Kentucky projected population growth from 2025 through 2035

Kentucky, the Bluegrass State, is known for its horse farms, bourbon distilleries, and southern hospitality. From the rolling hills of horse country to the vibrant streets of Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky offers a blend of scenic beauty and cultural richness. With a diverse economy supported by industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture, Kentucky continues to attract individuals seeking a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

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Kentucky forecasted population

Aterio data team has developed an AI enhanced model that helps organizations understand the forecasted growth of population in Kentucky for years 2025 through 2035.

Population Growth Rate (Year over Year)

4,500,0004,550,0004,600,0004,650,0004,700,0004,750,0000.00%0.20%0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%2020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035

2020

Population

4,506,302

Growth

0.00%

2021

Population

4,507,583

Growth

0.03%

2022

Population

4,519,233

Growth

0.26%

2023

Population

4,550,595

Growth

0.69%

2024

Population

4,588,372

Growth

0.83%

2025

Population

4,617,994

Growth

0.65%

2026

Population

4,627,588

Growth

0.21%

2027

Population

4,638,520

Growth

0.24%

2028

Population

4,651,265

Growth

0.27%

2029

Population

4,665,016

Growth

0.30%

2030

Population

4,679,156

Growth

0.30%

2031

Population

4,685,404

Growth

0.13%

2032

Population

4,692,092

Growth

0.14%

2033

Population

4,699,427

Growth

0.16%

2034

Population

4,707,843

Growth

0.18%

2035

Population

4,717,037

Growth

0.20%

Last update at Tue Jun 30 2026

Zip code level csv report on population forecast and economic development in Kentucky

Our team has created a comprehensive report on population forecast and economic development by zip code using our proprietary AI models.

Top 10 most populated cities in Kentucky

Our model provides a detailed 2025 through 2035 forecasted population growth for every city and zip code in Kentucky.

City

2020 census

2025 population

2030 population

2035 population

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Bowling Green72,31380,42286,86593,444View city insights, Bowling Green
Owensboro60,24961,03661,83962,393View city insights, Owensboro
Covington40,95341,98042,86343,456View city insights, Covington
Georgetown37,55141,41644,87148,226View city insights, Georgetown
Richmond35,15040,18942,97345,524View city insights, Richmond
Florence31,98534,31036,13437,809View city insights, Florence
Elizabethtown31,39234,52634,18033,551View city insights, Elizabethtown
Hopkinsville31,16930,74229,23527,865View city insights, Hopkinsville
Nicholasville31,10833,89736,33338,612View city insights, Nicholasville
Independence28,69030,23130,76331,115View city insights, Independence

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