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Cynthiana, KY Demographics

A map of Cynthiana's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
5,60388.5%
Multiracial
2734.3%
Black
2604.1%
Hispanic
1562.5%
Native American/Other
220.3%
Asian
190.3%

Cynthiana, Kentucky had a population of 6,333 in 2020. It was 88.5% White, 4.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Cynthiana, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is the 72nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Cynthiana's White Population

5,603 residents of Cynthiana identify as White, or 88.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Cynthiana slightly larger than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #333 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is more White than neighboring Berry (86.8% White), and Paris (76.9% White). Cynthiana is less White than neighboring Millersburg (92.8% White), Sadieville (92.8% White), and Carlisle (93.5% White).

Cynthiana's Black Population

260 residents of Cynthiana identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Cynthiana roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #161 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is more Black than neighboring Berry (0% Black), Millersburg (1.7% Black), Sadieville (1.3% Black), and Carlisle (1.7% Black). Cynthiana is less Black than neighboring Paris (9.1% Black).

Cynthiana's Asian Population

19 residents of Cynthiana identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Cynthiana roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is more Asian than neighboring Berry (0% Asian), Millersburg (0.1% Asian), Sadieville (0% Asian), and Carlisle (0% Asian). Cynthiana is less Asian than neighboring Paris (0.4% Asian).

Cynthiana's Hispanic Population

156 residents of Cynthiana identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Cynthiana roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #252 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is more Hispanic than neighboring Sadieville (0% Hispanic), and Carlisle (1.9% Hispanic). Cynthiana is less Hispanic than neighboring Berry (3.2% Hispanic), Millersburg (3.7% Hispanic), and Paris (7.9% Hispanic).

Cynthiana's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Cynthiana identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Cynthiana roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #323 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berry (0.8% Native American/Other), Paris (0.6% Native American/Other), and Carlisle (0.4% Native American/Other).

Cynthiana's Multiracial Population

273 residents of Cynthiana identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Cynthiana roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Cynthiana is ranked #202 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Cynthiana is more Multiracial than neighboring Millersburg (1.3% Multiracial), and Carlisle (2.5% Multiracial). Cynthiana is less Multiracial than neighboring Berry (9.2% Multiracial), Paris (5.1% Multiracial), and Sadieville (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.