+0.2%/yr
Annual growth
4.51 M
2020 population
4.61 M
2024 population
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Growth rate (%) | 0.2 | 0.9 |
National ranking
Kentucky ranks #39 of 49 states by annual population growth.
| #1 | Vermont | 45 |
| #2 | Wyoming | 38 |
| #3 | Alaska | 35% |
| #4 | New Hampshire | 3.1% |
| #5 | Utah | 1.7% |
| #6 | South Carolina | 1.7% |
| #7 | Texas | 1.6% |
| #8 | Florida | 1.6% |
| #9 | Nevada | 1.2% |
| #10 | Arizona | 1.2% |
| #11 | Tennessee | 1.1% |
| #12 | South Dakota | 1.1% |
| #13 | Delaware | 1% |
| #14 | Georgia | 1% |
| #15 | North Carolina | 1% |
| #16 | Montana | 0.9% |
| #17 | Washington | 0.8% |
| #18 | Connecticut | 0.7% |
| #19 | Hawaii | 0.7% |
| #20 | Arkansas | 0.7% |
| #21 | Mississippi | 0.7% |
| #22 | Alabama | 0.7% |
| #23 | West Virginia | 0.7% |
| #24 | Nebraska | 0.7% |
| #25 | Maryland | 0.7% |
| #26 | Iowa | 0.7% |
| #27 | Idaho | 0.7% |
| #28 | Kansas | 0.7% |
| #29 | Oklahoma | 0.6% |
| #30 | Virginia | 0.5% |
| #31 | Indiana | 0.4% |
| #32 | Colorado | 0.4% |
| #33 | Massachusetts | 0.3% |
| #34 | New Jersey | 0.3% |
| #35 | Minnesota | 0.3% |
| #36 | Rhode Island | 0.3% |
| #37 | Maine | 0.3% |
| #38 | Ohio | 0.2% |
| #39 | Kentucky | 0.2% |
| #40 | Wisconsin | 0.2% |
| #41 | Missouri | 0.2% |
| #42 | Pennsylvania | 0.1% |
| #43 | Michigan | 0.1% |
| #44 | Oregon | 0.1% |
| #45 | New Mexico | 0.1% |
| #46 | California | -0.2% |
| #47 | Illinois | -0.3% |
| #48 | New York | -0.3% |
| #49 | Louisiana | -0.3% |
Overview
Explore Kentucky's population growth statistics, featuring a Annual growth of +0.2%/yr, 2020 population of 4.51 M, and 2024 population of 4.61 M. Kentucky grew about 0.2% per year between 2020 and 2024, modest growth driven by Louisville and Lexington metro gains offsetting Appalachian decline. This data offers valuable insight into Kentucky's population growth trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Kentucky.