According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kentucky's two urban counties have lost population since 2020

 

Source:  U.S. Census Bureau

Spectrum News, 4/20/2023

“It seems like there’s less growth than I would have expected. Although, this is very cyclical. It has everything to do with the age distribution of the counties. And of course the pandemic,” said Matt Ruther, Director of the UofL KSDC. “Certainly, counties with younger populations are going to be a little better off. So I think that’s what you’re seeing in Fayette and Warren, particularly from the college age populations there. All the growth in Kenton County is happening in the south around Independence. You do see slightly higher fertility rates in these more suburban counties,” he explained.

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