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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Kentucky cities · 2020

Kentucky cities ranked by the share of all residents who are Nicaraguan origin (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: Nicaraguan residents as a percentage of total population. This list covers the 11 cities in Kentucky that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR2010 2020 2024

Highest Nicaraguan population share by state

RANKPLACESTATEPOPNICARAGUAN SHAREVS 2000

01Oakbrook, KYKY10,2110.2%–

02Hopkinsville, KYKY30,4110.2%–

03Jeffersontown, KYKY29,1930.2%–

04Fort Knox, KYKY8,8360.1%–

05Lyndon, KYKY11,3010.1%–

06Franklin, KYKY10,7590.1%–

07Bowling Green, KYKY78,5050.1%–

08Owensboro, KYKY60,8920.1%–

09Louisville, KYKY641,9620.0%–

10Lexington, KYKY329,7510.0%–

11Covington, KYKY41,8470.0%–

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UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES