Fern Creek Population 2026

Fern Creek has a population of 18,409, making it the #2591 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. It is about 478× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

WashingtonFern Creek
Location of Fern Creek (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
18,409
Rank in United States
#2591
Coordinates
38.16°N, 85.59°W
~216 m elevation · America/Kentucky/Louisville
Distance to capital (Washington)
748 km
465 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kentucky

CityPopulationRank in United States
Louisville624,444#29
Lexington320,347#58
Lexington-Fayette314,488#61
Meads288,649#69
Bowling Green63,616#628
Owensboro59,042#703
Covington40,997#1083
Richmond33,533#1369

Cities near Fern Creek

FAQ

What is the population of Fern Creek?
Fern Creek has a population of 18,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2591 biggest city in United States.
What state is Fern Creek in?
Fern Creek is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Fern Creek the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 748 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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