Radcliff, KY Demographics

A map of Radcliff's Population by Race

Radcliff, Kentucky has an estimated population of 22,864, a less than 1% change from the 23,042 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.4% White, 22.6% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 4.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Radcliff, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Radcliff has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Radcliff, that probability was 63.8% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Radcliff is ranked the 17th 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). Radcliff was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Radcliff's White Population

13,358 residents of Radcliff, or 58.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Radcliff is significantly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Radcliff ranks 544th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Radcliff's population has increased from 53.5% to 58.4%.

Radcliff is more White than neighboring Fort Knox (50.1% White). Radcliff is less White than neighboring Vine Grove (69.4% White), Rineyville (76.9% White), Muldraugh (80.8% White), and Elizabethtown (74.3% White).

Radcliff's Black Population

5,159 residents of Radcliff, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Radcliff is significantly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Radcliff ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. Black residents' share of Radcliff's population has decreased from 24.3% to 22.6%.

Radcliff is more Black than neighboring Vine Grove (13.5% Black), Fort Knox (15.3% Black), Rineyville (6.6% Black), Muldraugh (6.2% Black), and Elizabethtown (11.5% Black).

Radcliff's Asian Population

753 residents of Radcliff, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Radcliff is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Radcliff ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Asian residents' share of Radcliff's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.3%.

Radcliff is more Asian than neighboring Fort Knox (2.6% Asian), Rineyville (0% Asian), Muldraugh (2.2% Asian), and Elizabethtown (3.1% Asian). Radcliff is less Asian than neighboring Vine Grove (3.9% Asian).

Radcliff's Hispanic Population

2,214 residents of Radcliff, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Radcliff is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Radcliff ranks 26th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Radcliff's population has increased from 9.2% to 9.7%.

Radcliff is more Hispanic than neighboring Vine Grove (5.7% Hispanic), Rineyville (2.5% Hispanic), Muldraugh (5.1% Hispanic), and Elizabethtown (5.6% Hispanic). Radcliff is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Knox (22.7% Hispanic).

Radcliff's Native American/Other Population

262 residents of Radcliff, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Radcliff is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Radcliff ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Radcliff's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.1%.

Radcliff is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vine Grove (0.1% Native American/Other), Rineyville (0% Native American/Other), Muldraugh (0.5% Native American/Other), and Elizabethtown (0.2% Native American/Other). Radcliff is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Knox (1.8% Native American/Other).

Radcliff's Multiracial Population

1,118 residents of Radcliff, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Radcliff is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Radcliff ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Radcliff's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Radcliff's population has decreased from 8.5% to 4.9%.

Radcliff is less Multiracial than neighboring Vine Grove (7.3% Multiracial), Fort Knox (7.5% Multiracial), Rineyville (14% Multiracial), Muldraugh (5.1% Multiracial), and Elizabethtown (5.4% 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.