The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort.
The Postal Code for Kentucky: KY
Typical abbreviations for Kentucky: Ky., Ken.
Time Zone:
The western portion of Kentucky is in the Central Time (CST/CDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
The eastern portion of Kentucky is in the Eastern Time (EST/EDT) zone and also observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Kentucky refer to themselves: Kentuckian
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Kentucky has a population of 4,206,074 people.
This represents 1.40% of the national total, making it the 26th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 4,206,074 | +0.80% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 4,172,608 | +0.78% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 4,140,427 | +0.54% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 4,118,189 | +0.71% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 4,088,977 | +0.52% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 4,067,643 | +0.64% since 2000 |
| 2000 | 4,041,769 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Kentucky is 40,409 square miles (104,658.83 km²).
This represents 1.07% of the national total.
Kentucky ranks as the 37th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Kentucky is 105.87 people per square mile (40.88 people/km²).
Kentucky ranks 22nd in population density.
Nickname for Kentucky: "The Bluegrass State"
State Motto: "United We Stand, Divided We Fall"
State Bird: Kentucky Cardinal (cardinalis cardinalis)
State Tree: Yellow Poplar/Tulip Poplar/Tulip Tree (liriodendron tulipifera)
State Flower: Goldenrod (solidago altissima)
State Song: "My Old Kentucky Home" or "Blue Moon of Kentucky"
Statehood:
Kentucky became the 15th state on Jun 1, 1792.
Useful State Links
The state website for Kentucky can be found at:
The portal for Kentucky tourism:
For information about Kentucky fishing and hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-14)
 
| Rank | City | 2000
Population | National
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| 1 | Lexington-Fayette | 266,358 | 64 |
| 2 | Louisville | 256,231 | 67 |
| 3 | Lexington | 225,366 | 77 |
| 4 | Owensboro | 55,459 | |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 52,272 | |
| 6 | Covington | 42,811 | |
| 7 | Hopkinsville | 28,821 | |
| 8 | Frankfort | 27,210 | |
| 9 | Richmond | 30,893 | |
| 10 | Henderson | 27,666 | |
| 11 | Jeffersontown | 26,100 | |
| 12 | Paducah | 25,575 | |
| 14 | Florence | 26,349 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 3 (South) |
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| Census Division: 6 (East South-Central) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 21 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region IV / Region 4 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-KY |
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