Kentucky population by race
The table below shows Kentucky's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,816,997 | 84.77% |
| Black or African American | 360,184 | 8.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6,821 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 69,187 | 1.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3,805 | 0.08% |
| Some other race | 56,352 | 1.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 189,589 | 4.21% |
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Kentucky population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Kentucky has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Kentucky's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Kentucky population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 84.77% are white, 8% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.54% are Asian, 0.08% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.25% are some other race and 4.21% are multiracial.
Kentucky 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the state.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Kentucky is White with a population of 3.82 million (84.77% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 189,589 (4.21% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Kentucky
By ethnicity, 180,481 (4.01% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4.32 million (95.99% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Kentucky, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3.75 million (86.73% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Kentucky Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Kentucky's Non-Hispanic population.
Kentucky Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,748,657 | 86.73% |
| Black or African American alone | 355,368 | 8.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 3,902 | 0.09% |
| Asian alone | 68,569 | 1.59% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 3,167 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 10,744 | 0.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 132,047 | 3.05% |
Among the Hispanic population in Kentucky, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 93,527 (51.82% of the total Hispanic population).
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Kentucky Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Kentucky's Hispanic population.
Kentucky Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 93,527 | 51.82% |
| Puerto Rican | 17,895 | 9.92% |
| Cuban | 21,676 | 12.01% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 47,383 | 26.25% |
Things to know
What percentage of Kentucky is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.01% of Kentucky population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Kentucky, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 93,527 (51.82% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Kentucky have?
Kentucky has 360,184 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.00% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Kentucky is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Kentucky?
With 95.99% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Kentucky.
That being said, with a 8% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Kentucky.
What is the majority race in Kentucky?
With a population of 3.82 million (84.77% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Kentucky.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Kentucky, with 8% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
