Campbellsville, KY Demographics

A map of Campbellsville's Population by Race

Campbellsville, Kentucky has an estimated population of 11,622, a slight increase from the 11,426 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.1% White, 9.7% Black, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Campbellsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Campbellsville has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Campbellsville, that probability was 33.5% in 2020 and 32.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Campbellsville is ranked the 37th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Campbellsville was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Campbellsville's White Population

9,430 residents of Campbellsville, or 81.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Campbellsville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Campbellsville ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Campbellsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.1%.

Campbellsville is more White than neighboring Lebanon (70.4% White). Campbellsville is less White than neighboring Greensburg (93.5% White), Summersville (98.3% White), Raywick (100% White), and St. Mary (87.1% White).

Campbellsville's Black Population

1,127 residents of Campbellsville, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Campbellsville is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Campbellsville ranks 80th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Black residents' share of Campbellsville's population has increased from 8.6% to 9.7%.

Campbellsville is more Black than neighboring Greensburg (2.1% Black), Summersville (0% Black), Raywick (0% Black), and St. Mary (2% Black). Campbellsville is less Black than neighboring Lebanon (17.9% Black).

Campbellsville's Asian Population

106 residents of Campbellsville, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Campbellsville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Campbellsville ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Asian residents' share of Campbellsville's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.9%.

Campbellsville is more Asian than neighboring Greensburg (0% Asian), Summersville (0% Asian), Raywick (0% Asian), St. Mary (0% Asian), and Lebanon (0.6% Asian).

Campbellsville's Hispanic Population

340 residents of Campbellsville, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Campbellsville is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Campbellsville ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Campbellsville's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.9%.

Campbellsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Greensburg (1.2% Hispanic), Summersville (0% Hispanic), Raywick (0% Hispanic), and St. Mary (0% Hispanic). Campbellsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Lebanon (9.7% Hispanic).

Campbellsville's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Campbellsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Campbellsville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Campbellsville ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 95.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Campbellsville's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Campbellsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greensburg (0.4% Native American/Other).

Campbellsville's Multiracial Population

615 residents of Campbellsville, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Campbellsville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Campbellsville ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Campbellsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Campbellsville's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.

Campbellsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Greensburg (2.8% Multiracial), Summersville (1.7% Multiracial), Raywick (0% Multiracial), and Lebanon (1.4% Multiracial). Campbellsville is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Mary (10.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.