Louisville Population 2026
Louisville has a population of 624,444, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kentucky. Roughly 0.2% of United States's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
624,444
Rank in United States
#29
Coordinates
38.25°N, 85.76°W
~142 m elevation · America/Kentucky/Louisville
Distance to capital (Washington)
761 km
473 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kentucky
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Georgetown | 32,356 | #1431 |
Cities near Louisville
- Jeffersonville46,960 people · ~3 km away
- Clarksville21,866 people · ~5 km away
- New Albany36,732 people · ~7 km away
- Newburg19,967 people · ~14 km away
- Jeffersontown26,946 people · ~18 km away
- Fern Creek18,409 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Louisville?
Louisville has a population of 624,444 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in United States.
What state is Louisville in?
Louisville is located in Kentucky, United States.
Is Louisville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 761 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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