Kentucky, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 4,477,251 inhabitants. The state was created 232 years ago in 1792. Its capital city is Frankfort.
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.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kentucky.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Hendron | Census designated place | McCracken | 4,687 |
Scottsville | City in Kentucky | Allen | 4,548 |
Ludlow | City in Kentucky | Kenton | 4,506 |
Reidland | Census-designated place in McCracken County, Kentucky | McCracken | 4,491 |
Benton | City in Kentucky | Marshall | 4,467 |
Hurstbourne | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 4,397 |
Greenville | City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States | Muhlenberg | 4,153 |
Crescent Springs | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America | Kenton | 4,138 |
Walton | City in Boone and Kenton counties in the U. | Boone | 4,111 |
Southgate | City in Kentucky, USA | Campbell | 4,046 |
Williamstown | City in Kentucky | Grant | 3,939 |
Crittenden | City in Kentucky, USA | Grant | 3,925 |
Paintsville | City in Kentucky | Johnson | 3,925 |
Lancaster | City in and seat of Garrard County, Kentucky, United States | Garrard | 3,840 |
Grayson | City in Kentucky, United States | Carter | 3,832 |
Carrollton | County seat in Kentucky | Carroll | 3,806 |
Stanford | City in Lincoln County, Kentucky | Lincoln | 3,644 |
Beaver Dam | City in Kentucky, USA | Ohio | 3,553 |
Prestonsburg | City and county seat of Floyd County, Kentucky | Floyd | 3,460 |
West Liberty | City in Morgan County, Kentucky | Morgan | 3,407 |
Morganfield | City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America | Union | 3,385 |
Crestview Hills | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America | Kenton | 3,333 |
Hodgenville | City in of LaRue County, Kentucky, in the United States | Larue | 3,255 |
Russell | City in the U. | Greenup | 3,207 |
Graymoor-Devondale | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 3,090 |
Providence | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States | Webster | 3,065 |
Wilder | City in Idaho, USA | Campbell | 3,061 |
Park Hills | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America | Kenton | 2,995 |
Springfield | City in Kentucky, United States | Washington | 2,987 |
Providence | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States | Knox | 2,986 |
Pioneer Village | City in Kentucky, United States | Bullitt | 2,978 |
Barbourville | City in Knox County, Kentucky, United States | Knox | 2,974 |
Indian Hills | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States | Lyon | 2,971 |
Simpsonville | Human settlement in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States of America | Shelby | 2,963 |
Brandenburg | City in Kentucky, USA | Meade | 2,879 |
Marion | City in Kentucky, United States | Crittenden | 2,850 |
Flemingsburg | City in Fleming County, Kentucky, United States of America | Fleming | 2,804 |
Lakeside Park | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America | Kenton | 2,753 |
Hartford | City in Kentucky, USA | Ohio | 2,715 |
Cadiz | City in Kentucky, United States | Trigg | 2,714 |
Stanton | City in Kentucky | Powell | 2,674 |
Russell Springs | City in Kentucky | Russell | 2,649 |
Dawson Springs | City in Kentucky, United States of America | Hopkins | 2,629 |
Eminence | Town in Kentucky | Henry | 2,566 |
Eddyville | City in Lyon County, Kentucky, United States of America | Lyon | 2,550 |
Calvert City | City in Marshall County, Kentucky | Marshall | 2,505 |
Mount Vernon | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky | Rockcastle | 2,499 |
Windy Hills | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 2,461 |
Anchorage | Small city in Kentucky, USA | Jefferson | 2,427 |
Cave City | City in Kentucky | Barren | 2,426 |
Horse Cave | City in Kentucky | Hart | 2,415 |
Mount Vernon | City in Rockcastle County, Kentucky | Fayette | 2,375 |
Morgantown | County seat in Kentucky | Butler | 2,373 |
Claryville | Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky | Campbell | 2,355 |
Hardinsburg | County seat of Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States | Breckinridge | 2,345 |
Raceland | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America | Greenup | 2,338 |
Louisa | City in Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA | Lawrence | 2,325 |
Junction City | City in Kentucky, United States | Boyle | 2,306 |
Irvine | City in Kentucky, United States | Estill | 2,289 |
Tompkinsville | City in Kentucky | Monroe | 2,229 |
Dry Ridge | City in Grant County, Kentucky, United States of America | Grant | 2,207 |
Elkton | Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America | Todd | 2,157 |
Liberty | City in Kentucky, United States | Casey | 2,139 |
Fulton | City in Fulton County, Kentucky, United States | Fulton | 2,108 |
Hickman | City and county seat of Fulton County, Kentucky | Fulton | 2,105 |
Falmouth | City in Kentucky | Pendleton | 2,086 |
Breckinridge Center | Census-designated place in Union County, Kentucky | Union | 2,080 |
Carlisle | County seat in Kentucky | Nicholas | 2,059 |
Greensburg | City in Kentucky, United States | Green | 2,057 |
Albany | City in Clinton County, Kentucky, United States | Clinton | 1,979 |
Lebanon Junction | City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America | Bullitt | 1,970 |
Jackson | City in Breathitt County, Kentucky, United States | Breathitt | 1,917 |
Midway | Human settlement in Woodford County, Kentucky, United States of America | Caldwell | 1,915 |
Jenkins | City in Kentucky | Letcher | 1,895 |
Hurstbourne Acres | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,894 |
Cumberland | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States | Harlan | 1,854 |
Whitesburg | City in Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America | Letcher | 1,813 |
Jamestown | City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States | Russell | 1,802 |
Sturgis | Human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America | Union | 1,792 |
Orchard Grass Hills | City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America | Oldham | 1,786 |
North Corbin | City in Kentucky, United States of America | Laurel | 1,773 |
Jeffersonville | City in Kentucky, United States | Montgomery | 1,755 |
Catlettsburg | City in Boyd County, Kentucky, United States of America | Boyd | 1,736 |
Pineville | Pineville is a city in Bell County, Kentucky | Bell | 1,692 |
Ledbetter | Census-designated place in Livingston County, Kentucky | Livingston | 1,683 |
Lewisport | City in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hancock | 1,681 |
Warsaw | City and county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky | Gallatin | 1,678 |
Munfordville | City in Hart County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hart | 1,660 |
Salyersville | City in Magoffin County, Kentucky | Magoffin | 1,639 |
Pine Knot | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky | McCreary | 1,621 |
Edmonton | City in Kentucky, U. | Metcalfe | 1,597 |
Pewee Valley | City in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States of America | Oldham | 1,574 |
Owingsville | City in Bath County, Kentucky | Bath | 1,564 |
Worthington Hills | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,555 |
Owenton | City in Kentucky, USA | Owen | 1,544 |
Olive Hill | City in Kentucky, United States | Carter | 1,534 |
Sebree | City in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America | Webster | 1,523 |
Saint Regis Park | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,496 |
Coal Run Village | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America | Pike | 1,494 |
Worthington | City in Kentucky, United States | Greenup | 1,488 |