Kentucky Population Clock

Kentucky population

4,698,854

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.83%

Source: United States Census Bureau

About the population of Kentucky

According to the United States Census Bureau, the estimated population of Kentucky is 4,698,853, growing at an annual rate of 0.83%. That works out to a net change of approximately 103 people per day or 4 per hour.

The population change in Kentucky is driven by three components: approximately 52,248 births per year and 53,140 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.83% per year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Kentucky?

The current population of Kentucky is approximately 4,698,853, growing at 0.83% per year.

How fast is the population of Kentucky changing?

By approximately 103 people per day, or 4 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Kentucky?

No. With approximately 52,248 births and 53,140 deaths per year, Kentucky has a natural population decrease of about 892 people annually.

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