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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Kentucky? Where cities and towns in Kentucky have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 48.6% increase in the Hispanic population in Kentucky.
The 10 Cities In Kentucky With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Kentucky with the largest hispanic/latino population? Oak Grove took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Kentucky for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Kentucky ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Kentucky or the safest places in Kentucky.
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Population: 7,699
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.38%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,338
Percent Change Since 2010: 97.93%
More on Oak Grove: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,932
% Hispanic/Latino: 15.76%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,669
Percent Change Since 2010: 26.37%
More on Shelbyville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,196
% Hispanic/Latino: 12.42%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,266
Percent Change Since 2010: 19.1%
More on Versailles: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,041
% Hispanic/Latino: 10.16%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 1,020
Percent Change Since 2010: -32.09%
More on Mayfield: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,782
% Hispanic/Latino: 9.72%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 562
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.12%
More on Monticello: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 22,839
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.91%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,034
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.02%
More on Radcliff: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 71,422
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.29%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,923
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.26%
More on Bowling Green: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 40,930
% Hispanic/Latino: 8.1%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,316
Percent Change Since 2010: 149.51%
More on Covington: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 321,354
% Hispanic/Latino: 7.37%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 23,668
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.48%
More on Lexington: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,165
% Hispanic/Latino: 7.09%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 437
Percent Change Since 2010: 181.94%
More on Lebanon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Kentucky With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Kentucky.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 75 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 17.4% to 0.2%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Oak Grove took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Edgewood was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Kentucky ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Kentucky
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Kentucky according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Kentucky:
- Edgewood
- Leitchfield
- Douglass Hills
For more Kentucky reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Kentucky
- Best Places To Live In Kentucky
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Kentucky
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Kentucky
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove | 17.38% |
| 2 | Shelbyville | 15.76% |
| 3 | Versailles | 12.42% |
| 4 | Mayfield | 10.16% |
| 5 | Monticello | 9.72% |
| 6 | Radcliff | 8.91% |
| 7 | Bowling Green | 8.29% |
| 8 | Covington | 8.1% |
| 9 | Lexington | 7.37% |
| 10 | Lebanon | 7.09% |
| 11 | Lyndon | 6.62% |
| 12 | Glasgow | 6.57% |
| 13 | Louisville | 6.53% |
| 14 | Somerset | 5.99% |
| 15 | Frankfort | 5.91% |
| 16 | Newport | 5.11% |
| 17 | Georgetown | 5.02% |
| 18 | Harrodsburg | 5.0% |
| 19 | Hillview | 4.95% |
| 20 | Owensboro | 4.83% |
| 21 | Shively | 4.8% |
| 22 | Russellville | 4.75% |
| 23 | Bardstown | 4.69% |
| 24 | Paris | 4.65% |
| 25 | Jeffersontown | 4.64% |
| 26 | Winchester | 4.63% |
| 27 | Danville | 4.59% |
| 28 | La Grange | 4.34% |
| 29 | Florence | 4.2% |
| 30 | Morehead | 4.07% |
| 31 | Elizabethtown | 3.89% |
| 32 | Berea | 3.84% |
| 33 | Elsmere | 3.77% |
| 34 | Nicholasville | 3.72% |
| 35 | Henderson | 3.67% |
| 36 | Madisonville | 3.54% |
| 37 | Mount Washington | 3.36% |
| 38 | Maysville | 3.33% |
| 39 | Bellevue | 3.21% |
| 40 | Williamsburg | 3.17% |
| 41 | Union | 3.13% |
| 42 | St. Matthews | 3.1% |
| 43 | Central City | 3.05% |
| 44 | Franklin | 3.02% |
| 45 | Richmond | 3.02% |
| 46 | Cynthiana | 2.97% |
| 47 | Princeton | 2.93% |
| 48 | Paducah | 2.74% |
| 49 | Corbin | 2.7% |
| 50 | Shepherdsville | 2.7% |
| 51 | Ashland | 2.66% |
| 52 | Dayton | 2.62% |
| 53 | Fort Wright | 2.57% |
| 54 | Middlesborough | 2.55% |
| 55 | Erlanger | 2.42% |
| 56 | Taylor Mill | 2.36% |
| 57 | Middletown | 2.11% |
| 58 | Hopkinsville | 2.01% |
| 59 | Fort Mitchell | 1.98% |
| 60 | Murray | 1.9% |
| 61 | Alexandria | 1.69% |
| 62 | Fort Thomas | 1.6% |
| 63 | London | 1.52% |
| 64 | Highland Heights | 1.39% |
| 65 | Campbellsville | 1.38% |
| 66 | Mount Sterling | 1.37% |
| 67 | Independence | 1.18% |
| 68 | Villa Hills | 1.16% |
| 69 | Lawrenceburg | 1.13% |
| 70 | Pikeville | 0.88% |
| 71 | Flatwoods | 0.72% |
| 72 | Cold Spring | 0.66% |
| 73 | Douglass Hills | 0.66% |
| 74 | Leitchfield | 0.47% |
| 75 | Edgewood | 0.25% |
