4.61 M
Total population
26th in the U.S.
Rank
+0.2%/yr
Growth 2020-2024
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population (millions) | 4.61 | 335 |
National ranking
Kentucky ranks #7 of 50 states by total population.
| #1 | California | 38,965,000 |
| #2 | Maryland | 6,180,253 |
| #3 | Colorado | 5,880,000 |
| #4 | Minnesota | 5,740,000 |
| #5 | South Carolina | 5,479,000 |
| #6 | Alabama | 5,157,699 |
| #7 | Kentucky | 4,610,000 |
| #8 | Louisiana | 4,570,000 |
| #9 | Oregon | 4,240,000 |
| #10 | Oklahoma | 4,050,000 |
| #11 | Connecticut | 3,675,069 |
| #12 | Utah | 3,500,000 |
| #13 | Nevada | 3,267,467 |
| #14 | Iowa | 3,241,488 |
| #15 | Arkansas | 3,088,354 |
| #16 | Mississippi | 2,943,045 |
| #17 | Kansas | 2,940,546 |
| #18 | New Mexico | 2,130,000 |
| #19 | Nebraska | 2,005,465 |
| #20 | Idaho | 2,001,619 |
| #21 | West Virginia | 1,769,979 |
| #22 | Hawaii | 1,435,138 |
| #23 | New Hampshire | 1,409,032 |
| #24 | Maine | 1,405,012 |
| #25 | Montana | 1,132,812 |
| #26 | Rhode Island | 1,095,962 |
| #27 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #28 | Vermont | 49 |
| #29 | Alaska | 48 |
| #30 | North Dakota | 47 |
| #31 | South Dakota | 46 |
| #32 | Texas | 30.5M |
| #33 | Florida | 22.6M |
| #34 | New York | 19.87M |
| #35 | Pennsylvania | 13.08M |
| #36 | Illinois | 12.71M |
| #37 | Ohio | 11.88M |
| #38 | Georgia | 11.18M |
| #39 | North Carolina | 10.98M |
| #40 | Michigan | 10.14M |
| #41 | New Jersey | 9.5M |
| #42 | Virginia | 8.81M |
| #43 | Washington | 7.96M |
| #44 | Arizona | 7.58M |
| #45 | Tennessee | 7.23M |
| #46 | Massachusetts | 7.03M |
| #47 | Indiana | 6.92M |
| #48 | Missouri | 6.2M |
| #49 | Wisconsin | 5.96M |
| #50 | Delaware | 1.05 |
Overview
Explore Kentucky's total population statistics, featuring a Total population of 4.61 M, Rank of 26th in the U.S., and Growth 2020-2024 of +0.2%/yr. Kentucky's population reached about 4.61 million in 2024, ranking 26th in the U.S., concentrated in the Louisville and Lexington metros. This data offers valuable insight into Kentucky's total population trends for residents, researchers, and businesses evaluating Kentucky.
Did you know?
- Louisville's metro area holds about 30% of Kentucky's population.
- Kentucky became the 15th U.S. state in 1792, the first west of the Appalachians.