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Kentucky has 120 counties, a population of more than 5 million people, about 779 zip codes and 175 public school districts. Those counties vary widely in population, school enrollment, zip code coverage and local boundary structure. Jefferson County has the largest population in the state, while Robertson County has the smallest. Browse the map, population, zip codes, school districts, county subdivisions and county list sections below to explore further. Or, simply start typing in the box below to go directly to that county.
Interactive Kentucky County Map
This Kentucky county map preview highlights population-by-county context, ZIP code coverage, school districts, and local boundary structure. Full statewide and county-level data packages are available when you need complete downloadable datasets. Click or tap any county to view its maps, trends and data.
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Kentucky Population By County
Kentucky's population was over 5 million in 2020, up 166,617 (3.84%) residents from 2010. Jefferson County had the largest population in the state with 782,969 people. Fayette and Kenton Counties also stand out as major population centers. Robertson County was the least populated area in Kentucky with only 2,193 residents. The table below compares Kentucky county populations and recent population trends.
The Most Populated Counties In Kentucky
| County | Population | Trend (2010-2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 782,969 | ▴ 5.65% |
| Fayette County | 322,570 | ▴ 9.05% |
| Kenton County | 169,064 | ▴ 5.85% |
| Boone County | 135,968 | ▴ 14.44% |
| Warren County | 134,554 | ▴ 18.25% |
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County populations reflect the latest state serving context (2020).
Kentucky County Map With ZIP Codes
Kentucky has about 779 zip codes statewide. Jefferson County contains the most zip codes, with 38. County-level zip code maps give a faster and clearer way to understand local coverage as zip boundaries can span county and municipal lines. The maps below highlight a few Kentucky counties.
Kentucky School Districts By County
Kentucky has 175 public school districts with 657,760 students enrolled as of 2024. Kenton County has the highest district count in the state. Jefferson County has the largest total school enrollment. Breckinridge County posted the largest recent enrollment gain. The table below compares county level school district totals and recent enrollment trends across the state.
Largest School Districts in Kentucky
| County | Districts | Enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | 5 | 22,225 | ▾ 0.20% |
| Campbell County | 5 | 10,988 | ▾ 1.92% |
| Hardin County | 3 | 17,037 | ▾ 0.92% |
| Whitley County | 3 | 8,105 | ▴ 0.42% |
| Barren County | 3 | 8,073 | ▾ 1.66% |
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School district enrollment and trend values reflect the most recent state-level context (2024).
Kentucky County Map With County Subdivisions
Kentucky has about 493 county subdivisions statewide. These boundaries add another layer of local detail and help show how subdivision lines fit inside county boundaries. The previews below highlight a few counties with available subdivision map coverage.
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The sections above provide a preview of Kentucky county maps and county-level data. The full package includes complete statewide coverage with ready-to-use files for mapping, planning, and analysis.
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