Quick Facts
CapitalFrankfort
Largest CityLouisville
Population4,145,922
Per Capita Income$25,057
NicknameBluegrass State
StatehoodJune 1, 1792
State BirdCardinal
State FlowerGoldenrod
State TreeTulip
State SongMy Old Kentucky Home
Geography
Land Area39,732 sq mi
Water Area679 sq mi
Total Area40,411 sq mi
RegionSoutheast
About Kentucky
Kentucky, known as the “Bluegrass State,” has a population of 4,145,922 and a per capita income of $25,057. The state capital is Frankfort and the largest city is Louisville. Kentucky joined the Union on June 1, 1792 and covers 40,411 square miles across the Southeast region. Explore 62 cities and towns across Kentucky with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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