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What is the largest city in Kentucky?

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is the largest city in Kentucky with a population of 627,210. Lexington-Fayette urban county is the second largest with 321,122.

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Kentucky has 5 tracked cities with populations of 10,000 or more. The largest cities serve as economic and cultural centers for the state, with most offering higher incomes and more diverse populations than rural areas.

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Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) is the largest city in Kentucky with a population of 627,210. Lexington-Fayette urban county is the second largest with 321,122.