London, Kentucky

London: City in Kentucky, United States

About

London is a city located in the county of Laurel in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,993 and a population density of 294 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,072 inhabitants.

The city was created 188 years ago in 1836.

London locator map
Location of London on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about London

Population : 8,072 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Laurel County
Postal code : 40741–40745
Phone Area Codes : 606
Area : 27.16 km2
Altitude : 1,240 feet / 378 meters
Capital city : London is capital of Laurel County
Establishment : February 02, 1836 (188 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 22:57:17 (21st December 2024)
Density : 297 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 0.98% (2010-2020)
Downtown London KY image
Downtown London KY
Downtown London KY image
Downtown London KY image

Geography

London is located at 37°7'44"N 84°4'60"W (37.1289800, -84.0832600).

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Demographics

The population of London increased by 0.98% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 7,993 - census
2011 8,033 0.5% estimation process
2012 8,043 0.12% estimation process
2013 8,039 -0.05% estimation process
2014 8,051 0.15% estimation process
2015 8,028 -0.29% estimation process
2016 8,041 0.16% estimation process
2017 8,052 0.14% estimation process
2018 8,073 0.26% estimation process
2019 8,068 -0.06% estimation process
2020 8,072 0.05% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 67,355
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 45,608
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 47.7%
April 1, 2020 Population : 67,887
April 1, 2010 Population : 45,582
People under 5 years old, percentage : 8.0%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 27.3%
People over 65 (%) : 10.0%
Female persons, % : 50.8%
White only, percent : 93.1%
Black or African American alone, percent : 1.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.1%
Asians alone % : 2.4%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 2.5%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 2.8%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 90.6%
2015-2019 Veterans : 2,986
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 4.2%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.8%

London zip code is 40741. County name: Laurel, County fips: 21125

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 73.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $220,100
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,659
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $631
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,073
2015-2019 Households : 23,200
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.64
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 80.4%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 6.8%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 96.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 90.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 97.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 50.8%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 4.4%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 3.7%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 78.9%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 74.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 109,436
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 91,365
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 3,100,716
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 1,175,898
2012 total retail sales per capita : $23,959
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 21.4
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $86,486
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $40,181
Percentage of people living in poverty : 5.3%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 4,388
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,238
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,538
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 256
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,965
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 408
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,770
2010 population per square mile : 1,554.1
2010 land area in square miles : 29.33

Best Things to Do in London

1 Daniel Boone National Forest

Rating: 4.7 (9750)

1700 Bypass Rd, London, KY 40744, United States ➦ Show Map

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Daniel Boone National Forest

2 Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park

Rating: 4.5 (1290)

998 Levi Jackson Rd, London, KY 40744, United States ➦ Show Map

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Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park

3 Air Raid Trampoline Park

Rating: 4.7 (375)

205 Shiloh Dr, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Air Raid Trampoline Park

4 Finley's Fun Center

Rating: 4 (221)

1356 S Laurel Rd, London, KY 40744, United States ➦ Show Map

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Finley's Fun Center

5 Can You Escape London

Rating: 5 (43)

219 Commercial Dr, London, KY 40744, United States ➦ Show Map

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Can You Escape London

Where ot Eat in London

1 White Castle

Rating: 4.2 (1975)

405 KY-80, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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White Castle

2 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Rating: 4.1 (1969)

125 Faith Assembly Church Rd, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.2 (1756)

80 Alamo Dr, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4 Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant

Rating: 4.2 (1549)

HWY 192, I-75, London, KY 40743, United States ➦ Show Map

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Frisch's Big Boy Restaurant

5 Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Rating: 3.8 (1413)

204 Kings Way, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Where to Stay in London

1 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, London, KY

Rating: 4.1 (728)

2035 KY-192, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, London, KY

2 Red Roof Inn London I-75

Rating: 4.2 (652)

110 Melcon Ln, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Red Roof Inn London I-75

3 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham London

Rating: 3.9 (621)

1895 Highway 192 West, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham London

4 Baymont by Wyndham London KY

Rating: 4.2 (502)

2075 KY-192, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Baymont by Wyndham London KY

5 Hampton Inn London-North

Rating: 4.4 (486)

200 Alamo Dr, London, KY 40741, United States ➦ Show Map

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Hampton Inn London-North

People born in London (10)

People born in London, including musician Darrell Scott, model Chera-Lyn Cook, Professional basketball player Charlie Parsley, .

List

  • Nan Phelps (American artist (1904-1990)) she was born in 25/08/1904
  • Robert Stivers (American politician) he was born in 24/12/1961
  • Roy L. Gilbert (American jockey) he was born in 01/01/1938
  • Teel Bruner (American football player) he was born in 16/02/1964
  • Jim Jones (American baseball player) he was born in 25/12/1876
  • Richie Riley he was born in 08/01/1983
  • Jamie Mosley (American auto racing driver) he was born in 07/12/1969

Schools in London

College & universities near London, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157863 Union College Barbourville (KY) 40906-1499

Post Office

Post offices near London

Post Office Name City ZIP
London Post Office London (KY) 40741

Other places with the same name (5)

  • London , Ohio city in Madison County, Ohio, United States with a population of 10,316 people.
  • London , Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 2,919 people.
  • London , Arkansas city in Pope County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 1,063 people.
  • London , Minnesota human settlement in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 307 people.

Other cities in Laurel County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Laurel County , KY.

City Name Population Title
North Corbin 1,773 City in Kentucky, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

London distances to largest Kentucky cities