London, KY Demographics

A map of London's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,061	6,807	93.4%	89.9%
Hispanic	193	255	2.6%	3.4%
Multiracial	153	294	2.0%	3.9%
Black	79	131	1.0%	1.7%
Asian	68	70	0.9%	0.9%
Native American/Other	7	15	0.1%	0.2%

London, Kentucky has an estimated population of 7,561, a less than 1% change from the 7,572 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.4% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of London, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

London has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In London, that probability was 18.9% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

London is ranked the 60th 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). London was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

London's White Population

7,061 residents of London, or 93.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in London is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. London ranks 292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of London's population has increased from 89.9% to 93.4%.

London is more White than neighboring Livingston (90.9% White). London is less White than neighboring East Bernstadt (97.2% White), North Corbin (94.8% White), Corbin (94.7% White), and Annville (98.6% White).

London's Black Population

79 residents of London, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in London is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. London ranks 258th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Black residents' share of London's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.0%.

London is more Black than neighboring North Corbin (0% Black), Corbin (0.9% Black), Livingston (0% Black), and Annville (0.4% Black). London is less Black than neighboring East Bernstadt (1.5% Black).

London's Asian Population

68 residents of London, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in London is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. London ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of London's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

London is more Asian than neighboring East Bernstadt (0% Asian), North Corbin (0% Asian), Corbin (0.1% Asian), Livingston (0% Asian), and Annville (0% Asian).

London's Hispanic Population

193 residents of London, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in London is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. London ranks 177th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Hispanic residents' share of London's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.6%.

London is more Hispanic than neighboring East Bernstadt (0% Hispanic), North Corbin (0.3% Hispanic), Corbin (1.3% Hispanic), Livingston (0% Hispanic), and Annville (0.3% Hispanic).

London's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of London, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in London is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. London ranks 390th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of London's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

London is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Bernstadt (0% Native American/Other), North Corbin (0% Native American/Other), Corbin (0% Native American/Other), Livingston (0% Native American/Other), and Annville (0% Native American/Other).

London's Multiracial Population

153 residents of London, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in London is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. London ranks 261st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, London's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Multiracial residents' share of London's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.0%.

London is more Multiracial than neighboring East Bernstadt (1.3% Multiracial), and Annville (0.8% Multiracial). London is less Multiracial than neighboring North Corbin (4.9% Multiracial), Corbin (3% Multiracial), and Livingston (9.1% 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.