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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Audubon Park | City in Kentucky | Jefferson | 1,487 |
Harlan | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States | Harlan | 1,471 |
Beattyville | County seat in Kentucky | Lee | 1,461 |
Burkesville | City in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America | Cumberland | 1,437 |
Guthrie | City in Kentucky, USA | Todd | 1,426 |
Stearns | Census designated place in Kentucky, United States | McCreary | 1,416 |
Auburn | City in Kentucky | Logan | 1,404 |
Vanceburg | City in Lewis County, Kentucky, United States of America | Lewis | 1,399 |
Beechwood Village | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,351 |
Taylorsville | City in Kentucky, United States | Spencer | 1,321 |
Earlington | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hopkins | 1,321 |
Manchester | City in Kentucky | Clay | 1,277 |
West Buechel | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,273 |
Livermore | City in Kentucky | McLean | 1,270 |
Barbourmeade | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States | Jefferson | 1,252 |
Clinton | City in Hickman County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hickman | 1,244 |
Silver Grove | City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States of America | Campbell | 1,198 |
Irvington | City in Kentucky, USA | Breckinridge | 1,192 |
Hebron Estates | City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America | Bullitt | 1,185 |
Brodhead | Human settlement in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States of America | Rockcastle | 1,185 |
Whitley City | Census-designated place in McCreary County, Kentucky | McCreary | 1,170 |
Coldstream | City in Kentucky, United States | Jefferson | 1,165 |
Cloverport | City in Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States | Breckinridge | 1,151 |
Camargo | City in Kentucky, United States | Montgomery | 1,151 |
Nortonville | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hopkins | 1,147 |
Augusta | City in Kentucky, United States | Bracken | 1,142 |
Heritage Creek | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,140 |
Greenup | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America | Greenup | 1,100 |
Clay City | City in Powell County, Kentucky, United States of America | Powell | 1,094 |
Clay | Human settlement in Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America | Webster | 1,091 |
Bloomfield | City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA | Nelson | 1,083 |
Ryland Heights | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America | Kenton | 1,081 |
Northfield | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,052 |
South Shore | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States | Greenup | 1,049 |
Watterson Park | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,018 |
Goshen | City in Kentucky, United States | Oldham | 1,016 |
Masonville | City in Delaware County, Iowa, United States of America | Daviess | 1,014 |
Wurtland | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America | Greenup | 1,013 |
Indian Hills Cherokee Section | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 1,011 |
Burgin | Human settlement in Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America | Mercer | 994 |
Rolling Hills | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States | Jefferson | 990 |
Muldraugh | City in Kentucky, United States of America | Meade | 981 |
Hawesville | Human settlement in Hancock County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hancock | 979 |
Woodlawn Park | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 968 |
Ferguson | City in Kentucky, USA | Logan | 943 |
La Center | Human settlement in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America | Ballard | 942 |
Lynnview | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 932 |
New Castle | City in Kentucky, USA | Henry | 930 |
Uniontown | City in Union County, Kentucky, United States | Union | 930 |
Langdon Place | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 915 |
New Haven | City in Kentucky | Nelson | 900 |
White Plains | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hopkins | 900 |
Adairville | City in Kentucky | Logan | 894 |
Pembroke | City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States | Christian | 890 |
Elkhorn City | City in Pike County, Kentucky, United States of America | Pike | 890 |
Clarkson | Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Grayson | 887 |
Bellemeade | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 885 |
Dixon | City in Webster county, Kentucky, USA | Webster | 877 |
Pleasureville | Human settlement in Kentucky, United States of America | Shelby | 875 |
West Point | City in Kentucky, United States | Hardin | 875 |
Plantation | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 856 |
Fincastle | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 847 |
Brownsville | Town in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States | Edmonson | 840 |
Mortons Gap | City in Hopkins County, Kentucky, United States of America | Hopkins | 825 |
Crab Orchard | Human settlement in Lincoln County, Kentucky, United States of America | Lincoln | 822 |
Stamping Ground | City in Scott County, Kentucky, United States of America | Scott | 822 |
Smiths Grove | Human settlement in Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America | Warren | 817 |
Bromley | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States | Kenton | 809 |
Bellefonte | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America | Greenup | 809 |
Lewisburg | City in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America | Logan | 807 |
Hollow Creek | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 806 |
Bromley | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States | Owen | 799 |
Evarts | City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America | Harlan | 792 |
Burnside | City in Kentucky, United States | Pulaski | 791 |
Millersburg | City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States | Bourbon | 785 |
Campbellsburg | Human settlement in Henry County, Kentucky, United States of America | Henry | 784 |
Blue Ridge Manor | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 780 |
McKee | County seat in Kentucky | Jackson | 773 |
Meadow Vale | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 762 |
Perryville | City in Boyle County, Kentucky | Boyle | 761 |
Green Spring | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 748 |
Woodland Hills | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA | Jefferson | 738 |
Powderly | Human settlement in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America | Muhlenberg | 736 |
Calhoun | City in Kentucky, United States | McLean | 723 |
Salem | City in Kentucky, United States | Livingston | 717 |
Seneca Gardens | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 710 |
Hanson | City in Kentucky, United States | Hopkins | 709 |
Crofton | City in Kentucky, USA | Christian | 708 |
Science Hill | Human settlement in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America | Pulaski | 693 |
Loretto | City in Kentucky | Marion | 692 |
Upton | City in Kentucky, USA | Hardin | 691 |
Spring Valley | City in Kentucky, United States | Jefferson | 687 |
Corydon | City in Kentucky | Henderson | 685 |
Brownsboro Farm | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 674 |
Hindman | Human settlement in Knott County, Kentucky, United States of America | Knott | 663 |
Bardwell | County seat in Kentucky | Carlisle | 661 |
Parkway Village | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 661 |
Strathmoor Village | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America | Jefferson | 661 |
Rolling Fields | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States | Jefferson | 660 |
Westwood | City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States | Boyd | 659 |