Kentucky Demographics
A map of Kentucky's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,664,764 | 81.3% |
Black | 357,764 | 7.9% |
Hispanic | 207,854 | 4.6% |
Multiracial | 175,363 | 3.9% |
Asian | 73,843 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 26,248 | 0.6% |
Kentucky had a population of 4,505,836 in 2020. It was 81.3% White, 7.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kentucky, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Kentucky is the 26th most populous state in the United States.
Kentucky's White Population
3,664,764 residents of Kentucky identify as White, or 81.3%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #9 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more White than neighboring Tennessee (70.9% White), Indiana (75.5% White), Ohio (75.9% White), and Illinois (58.3% White). Kentucky is less White than neighboring West Virginia (89.1% White).
Kentucky's Black Population
357,764 residents of Kentucky identify as Black, or 7.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more Black than neighboring West Virginia (3.6% Black). Kentucky is less Black than neighboring Tennessee (15.7% Black), Indiana (9.4% Black), Ohio (12.3% Black), and Illinois (13.9% Black).
Kentucky's Asian Population
73,843 residents of Kentucky identify as Asian, or 1.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #43 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more Asian than neighboring West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Kentucky is less Asian than neighboring Tennessee (1.9% Asian), Indiana (2.5% Asian), Ohio (2.5% Asian), and Illinois (5.8% Asian).
Kentucky's Hispanic Population
207,854 residents of Kentucky identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more Hispanic than neighboring Ohio (4.4% Hispanic), and West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Kentucky is less Hispanic than neighboring Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic), Indiana (8.2% Hispanic), and Illinois (18.2% Hispanic).
Kentucky's Native American/Other Population
26,248 residents of Kentucky identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #47 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more Native American/Other than neighboring Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other), and West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other).
Kentucky's Multiracial Population
175,363 residents of Kentucky identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Kentucky is #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kentucky is more Multiracial than neighboring Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Kentucky is less Multiracial than neighboring Ohio (4.3% Multiracial), and West Virginia (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.