Population and Housing Unit Estimates

The Census Bureau -in conjunction with the Federal-State Cooperative Program for Population Estimates- produces annual estimates of the total resident population for the nation, states, and counties. Estimates of city populations are produced every two years. Population estimates are derived from mathematical models using symptomatic indicators of population change from year to year. In contrast to population projections based on assumptions of future growth, estimates are historical reflecting recent measurable trends. The estimates reported here were derived from a model using administrative records- recorded births and deaths, Internal Revenue Service tax returns, and Social Security Administration records. As new estimates are produced, previously released estimates are often revised. The decennial census counts also provide a benchmark by which intercensal estimates are revised. For a schedule of releases, please refer to the Census Bureau's Estimates Release Schedule.   The Housing Unit Estimates appear at the bottom of this page.

If you have any questions about Kentucky population estimates or the Census Bureau's program, contact Tom Sawyer at the Urban Studies Institute at 502-852-8913 or at  tsawyer@louisville.edu.

Governmental units, including states, counties and units of local government may challenge the population estimates prepared by the Census Bureau under the provisions of Title 15, The Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.), Part 90. For a description of the Challenge Program and a list of accepted challenges, click here.

Note: All of the Census Bureau's Population Estimates data sets are available here.

State Population Estimates 2009 National and State Total Population Estimates Released December 23, 2009

• 1. Annual Estimates of Population and Population Change 2000-2009 for the U.S., States, and Puerto Rico

County Population Estimates 2009  County Total Population Estimates Released March 23, 2010

• 1. County Population Estimates: 2000-2009

Population Estimates by Gender, Age Groups, Race, and Hispanic origin (State, ADDs, and Counties)

• 1. Population Estimates by Gender, 5-yr Age Groups, Race, and Hispanic origin: 2000 Census and 2009 Estimates

Population Estimates by Single Year of Age (State, ADDs, and Counties)

• 1. Population Estimates by Single Year of Age and Gender, 2000-2009

Historical Intercensal Estimates (Excel Spreadsheets)

• 1. Intercensal Population Estimates, 1990-2000
• 2. Intercensal Population Estimates, 1980-1990
• 3. Intercensal Population Estimates, 1970-1980

City Population Estimates    2009  City Total Population Estimates Released June 22, 2010

• 1. Population Estimates for Kentucky Cities, 2000-2009 (Alphabetical Listing)
• 2. Population Estimates for Kentucky Cities, Ranked by 2009 Population
• 3. Population Estimates for Kentucky Cities by County, 2000-2009
• 4. Population Estimates (2000-2006) and Projections (2010, 2015, 2020)for Kentucky Cities

Area Development Districts (ADDs)

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• 1. 2009 Population Estimates for Kentucky's Area Development Districts and Counties

Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) Estimates

• 1. 2009 Population Estimates for Kentucky's MSAs

2009 HOUSING UNIT ESTIMATES

2009 Housing Unit Estimates for Kentucky and Counties

• 1. 2000-2009 Housing Unit Estimates for Kentucky and Counties