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Highest Nicaraguan population share, Kentucky counties

Kentucky counties 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 15 counties 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

01Christian County, KYKY70,1150.2%–

02Larue County, KYKY15,1840.1%–

03Hardin County, KYKY113,4820.1%–

04Shelby County, KYKY51,2430.1%–

05Madison County, KYKY101,6960.1%–

06McCracken County, KYKY67,5530.1%–

07Jefferson County, KYKY795,2220.0%–

08Johnson County, KYKY22,0510.0%–

09Kenton County, KYKY175,7790.0%–

10Oldham County, KYKY70,9860.0%–

11Simpson County, KYKY20,7880.0%–

12Fayette County, KYKY329,7510.0%–

13Boone County, KYKY145,3160.0%–

14Campbell County, KYKY95,4410.0%–

15Woodford County, KYKY27,8830.0%–

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