Kentucky County Maps

🗺️ Kentucky County Map (With and Without Labels)

Kentucky, known as the Bluegrass State, is famous for horse farms, bourbon, and the Appalachian Mountains in the east. The state is divided into 120 counties, each with its own unique history, culture, and landscape.

Below, you’ll find two versions of the Kentucky County Map — one with county labels and another blank version without labels. Both maps are provided in .webp format for fast-loading, high-quality display on your website.

📍 Kentucky County Map with Labels

The labeled Kentucky county map below clearly shows all 120 counties. This map is perfect for students, educators, travelers, or anyone studying Kentucky geography.

🖼️ Kentucky County Map (with labels):

Kentucky county map with labels

Download Labeled Kentucky County Map (.webp)

🌄 Blank Kentucky County Map (No Labels)

The blank Kentucky county map provides a clean outline of all counties without labels. It’s ideal for classroom exercises, quizzes, or creative labeling and coloring projects.

🖼️ Kentucky County Map (without labels):

Kentucky county blank

Download Blank Kentucky County Map (.webp)

🧭 About Kentucky’s Counties

Kentucky’s counties cover a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas. Here are a few notable counties:

  • Jefferson County — Home to Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky.
  • Fayette County — Contains Lexington, famous for horse farms and bourbon distilleries.
  • Kenton County — Part of the Cincinnati metro area in northern Kentucky.
  • Boone County — Known for suburban growth and proximity to Cincinnati.
  • Harlan County — Located in eastern Kentucky, known for coal mining and Appalachian culture.

Each county highlights a different aspect of Kentucky’s rich culture, economy, and natural landscapes.

🧾 Uses for the Kentucky County Map

These maps are great for:
✅ Educational activities and classroom lessons
✅ Geography quizzes and labeling exercises
✅ Travel or regional research
✅ Data visualization and county-level analysis
✅ Coloring and creative projects

📥 Download Kentucky County Maps

You can download high-quality .webp versions of both maps:

Both maps are printable, fast-loading for web, and perfect for educational, personal, or professional use.

📊 Kentucky Counties by Estimated Population (2025/Latest)

Below is a full list of all 120 counties in Kentucky with estimated county population figures (based on the most recent available 2025 or 2024 vintage estimates from U.S. Census data compiled by demographic sources). Jefferson County is the largest and Robertson County is the smallest among Kentucky’s many counties

CountyEstimated Population
Jefferson County804,381
Fayette County334,250
Kenton County177,476
Warren County151,943
Boone County146,759
Hardin County112,826
Daviess County104,457
Madison County99,582
Campbell County94,008
Bullitt County85,802
Christian County71,006
Oldham County70,525
McCracken County67,550
Pulaski County66,842
Laurel County63,353
Scott County61,700
Jessamine County56,495
Pike County55,430
Franklin County52,442
Shelby County50,124
Nelson County48,706
Boyd County47,777
Barren County45,609
Hopkins County45,218
Henderson County44,175
Calloway County38,975
Clark County37,673
Whitley County37,233
Graves County36,821
Greenup County35,273
Floyd County34,532
Marshall County31,734
Boyle County31,394
Muhlenberg County30,512
Meade County30,442
Knox County29,657
Montgomery County28,771
Logan County28,467
Woodford County27,728
Grayson County27,070
Taylor County26,809
Perry County26,739
Carter County26,098
Grant County25,722
Harlan County25,052
Lincoln County24,910
Anderson County24,883
Rowan County24,675
Ohio County23,933
Mercer County23,515
Bell County23,051
Johnson County22,098
Allen County22,037
Breckinridge County21,221
Spencer County20,823
Simpson County20,350
Bourbon County20,333
Letcher County20,139
Hart County19,923
Marion County19,851
Wayne County19,629
Clay County19,592
Harrison County19,525
Adair County19,239
Russell County18,458
Garrard County18,040
Mason County16,956
McCreary County16,824
Rockcastle County16,226
Henry County16,198
Fleming County15,###
Estill County13,###
Jackson County13,###
Bracken County8,559
Gallatin County8,787
Livingston County8,741
Trimble County8,566
Nicholas County7,958
Lee County7,325
Elliott County7,255
Menifee County6,403
Wolfe County6,358
Fulton County6,186
Cumberland County6,114
Carlisle County4,812
Hickman County4,363
Owsley County3,872
Robertson County2,430

🧠 Frequently Asked Questions About the Kentucky County Map

How many counties are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 120 counties, one of the highest numbers of counties of any U.S. state.

Which is the largest county by population?
Jefferson County is the most populous county in Kentucky, home to Louisville, the state’s largest city, with over 770,000 residents.

Which county is the largest by land area?
Perry County and Fayette County are among the largest counties by land area, with expansive rural and urban regions.

What is the smallest county in Kentucky?
Robertson County is the smallest county by population, while Trimble County is one of the smallest by land area.

Does Kentucky use counties for local government?
Yes. Kentucky counties provide local services including law enforcement, courts, elections, property assessments, and infrastructure maintenance.

What is the Kentucky county map with labels used for?
A labeled county map helps users identify county boundaries, major cities, and regions across the state.

What is the blank Kentucky county map used for?
The blank map is ideal for educational labeling, quizzes, classroom exercises, homeschooling, or custom mapping projects.

Are Kentucky counties divided into regions?
Yes. Kentucky is commonly divided into Western Kentucky, Central Kentucky, Bluegrass Region, and Eastern Kentucky for geographic and cultural reference.

Why are Kentucky counties important for planning and governance?
Counties manage local governance, infrastructure, public services, and development planning, supporting both rural and urban communities throughout the state.

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