Largest Cities in Kentucky by Population

Kentucky, Located in the Upland South of the United States, this state is bordered by the Ohio River to the north. Its capital is Frankfort, and its largest city is Louisville. It is known for its bourbon distilleries, horse racing, and college basketball.. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 4,477,251 inhabitants. The state was created 234 years ago in 1792. Its capital city is Frankfort.

Stanford
Stanford

Stanford, City in Lincoln County, Kentucky

Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam

Beaver Dam, City in Kentucky, USA

Prestonsburg
Prestonsburg

Prestonsburg, City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky

From thoroughbred racing to bourbon distilleries, Kentucky’s unique culture and natural beauty make it a distinctive vacation destination. Home to over 4 million residents, top destinations within Kentucky’s 40,000 square miles include:

Louisville – Kentucky’s largest city, Louisville delights visitors with urban attractions like the Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum, vibrant restaurant scene, and the iconic Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Lexington – Nicknamed the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington revolves around thoroughbreds with horse farms, the Kentucky Horse Park, and the Keeneland racecourse. Its bourbon distillery scene is also booming.

Bardstown – Dubbed the “Bourbon Capital of the World,” Bardstown provides a charming small town base for visiting its famous whiskey distilleries and the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey.

Northern Kentucky – Just south of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky tempts with family-friendly attractions like the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter along with picturesque Ohio River towns.

Bowling Green – In south central Kentucky, Bowling Green impresses visitors with Mammoth Cave National Park, Corvette Museum, Lost River Cave, and charming downtown filled with boutiques, restaurants and bars.

Blending small town hospitality with urban attractions, Kentucky offers distinctive vacation opportunities focused on bourbon, horses, caves, and southern culture.

All Kentucky Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kentucky.

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City Name County Population
Stanford Lincoln 3,644
Beaver Dam Ohio 3,553
Prestonsburg Floyd 3,460
West Liberty Morgan 3,407
Morganfield Union 3,385
Crestview Hills Kenton 3,333
Hodgenville Larue 3,255
Russell Greenup 3,207
Graymoor-Devondale Jefferson 3,090
Park Hills Kenton 2,995
Springfield Washington 2,987
Providence Knox 2,986
Pioneer Village Bullitt 2,978
Barbourville Knox 2,974
Indian Hills Lyon 2,971
Simpsonville Shelby 2,963
Marion Crittenden 2,850
Flemingsburg Fleming 2,804
Lakeside Park Kenton 2,753
Hartford Ohio 2,715
Cadiz Trigg 2,714
Stanton Powell 2,674
Russell Springs Russell 2,649
Dawson Springs Hopkins 2,629
Eminence Henry 2,566
Eddyville Lyon 2,550
Calvert City Marshall 2,505
Windy Hills Jefferson 2,461
Anchorage Jefferson 2,427
Cave City Barren 2,426
Horse Cave Hart 2,415
Mount Vernon Fayette 2,375
Morgantown Butler 2,373
Claryville Campbell 2,355
Hardinsburg Breckinridge 2,345
Raceland Greenup 2,338
Louisa Lawrence 2,325
Junction City Boyle 2,306
Irvine Estill 2,289
Tompkinsville Monroe 2,229
Dry Ridge Grant 2,207
Elkton Todd 2,157
Liberty Casey 2,139
Fulton Fulton 2,108
Hickman Fulton 2,105
Falmouth Pendleton 2,086
Carlisle Nicholas 2,059
Greensburg Green 2,057
Albany Clinton 1,979
Lebanon Junction Bullitt 1,970
Jackson Breathitt 1,917
Midway Caldwell 1,915
Jenkins Letcher 1,895
Hurstbourne Acres Jefferson 1,894
Cumberland Harlan 1,854
Whitesburg Letcher 1,813
Jamestown Russell 1,802
Sturgis Union 1,792
Orchard Grass Hills Oldham 1,786
Jeffersonville Montgomery 1,755
Catlettsburg Boyd 1,736
Pineville Bell 1,692
Ledbetter Livingston 1,683
Lewisport Hancock 1,681
Warsaw Gallatin 1,678
Munfordville Hart 1,660
Salyersville Magoffin 1,639
Pine Knot McCreary 1,621
Edmonton Metcalfe 1,597
Pewee Valley Oldham 1,574
Owingsville Bath 1,564
Worthington Hills Jefferson 1,555
Owenton Owen 1,544
Olive Hill Carter 1,534
Sebree Webster 1,523
Saint Regis Park Jefferson 1,496
Coal Run Village Pike 1,494
Worthington Greenup 1,488
Audubon Park Jefferson 1,487
Harlan Harlan 1,471
Beattyville Lee 1,461
Burkesville Cumberland 1,437
Stearns McCreary 1,416
Vanceburg Lewis 1,399
Beechwood Village Jefferson 1,351
Earlington Hopkins 1,321
West Buechel Jefferson 1,273
Barbourmeade Jefferson 1,252
Clinton Hickman 1,244
Silver Grove Campbell 1,198
Hebron Estates Bullitt 1,185
Whitley City McCreary 1,170
Cloverport Breckinridge 1,151
Nortonville Hopkins 1,147
Heritage Creek Jefferson 1,140
Clay City Powell 1,094
Bloomfield Nelson 1,083
Ryland Heights Kenton 1,081
South Shore Greenup 1,049
Watterson Park Jefferson 1,018
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