Elizabethtown Population 2026
Elizabethtown has a population of 29,678, making it the #1567 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. It is about 297× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,678
Rank in United States
#1567
Coordinates
37.69°N, 85.86°W
~221 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
781 km
485 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 624,444 | #29 |
| Lexington | 320,347 | #58 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 314,488 | #61 |
| Meads | 288,649 | #69 |
| Bowling Green | 63,616 | #628 |
| Owensboro | 59,042 | #703 |
| Covington | 40,997 | #1083 |
| Richmond | 33,533 | #1369 |
Cities near Elizabethtown
- Radcliff22,387 people · ~18 km away
- Valley Station22,756 people · ~46 km away
- Newburg19,967 people · ~55 km away
- Fern Creek18,409 people · ~57 km away
- Jeffersontown26,946 people · ~61 km away
- Louisville624,444 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown has a population of 29,678 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1567 biggest city in United States.
What state is Elizabethtown in?
Elizabethtown is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Elizabethtown the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 781 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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