Youngest Cities in Kentucky

Cities ranked by lowest median age · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05

This ranking shows the youngest cities in Kentucky based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest median age from lowest to highest. Oneida leads the ranking with a value of 20.1 years and a population of 158.

The top three cities are Oneida (20.1 years), Pippa Passes (20.6 years), and Dwale (20.9 years). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national youngest cities ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Kentucky.

Rank	City	Value	Population
#1	Oneida	20.1 years	158
#2	Pippa Passes	20.6 years	472
#3	Dwale	20.9 years	153
#4	Hickory	21.8 years	53
#5	Morehead	22.0 years	6,924
#6	Fort Campbell North	22.2 years	11,483
#7	Cayce	22.5 years	74
#8	Breckinridge Center	22.7 years	1,592
#9	Allen	22.8 years	157
#10	Freeburn	23.4 years	146
#11	Summersville	24.0 years	360
#12	Bandana	24.2 years	215
#13	Fort Knox	24.3 years	8,715
#14	Sebree	25.2 years	2,071
#15	Oak Grove	25.4 years	7,945
#16	Crittenden	25.6 years	4,058
#17	Murray	25.7 years	17,888
#18	Williamsburg	25.9 years	5,226
#19	Petersburg	26.0 years	532
#20	Meadow Vale	26.6 years	943
#21	Vicco	26.8 years	284
#22	Big Clifty	27.0 years	302
#23	Anthoston	27.1 years	242
#24	Worthington Hills	27.2 years	1,872
#25	Bonnieville	27.9 years	287
#26	Bowling Green	27.9 years	73,638
#27	Columbia	27.9 years	4,842
#28	Richmond	28.1 years	35,498
#29	St. Mary	28.3 years	210
#30	Beech Grove	28.4 years	180
#31	Westport	28.7 years	243
#32	Cannonsburg	28.8 years	1,426
#33	Manitou	28.8 years	163
#34	Water Valley	28.8 years	112
#35	Pleasureville	28.9 years	1,286
#36	Sadieville	28.9 years	385
#37	Beechmont	29.1 years	940
#38	Hurstbourne Acres	29.1 years	1,984
#39	Wilmore	29.3 years	6,031
#40	Highland Heights	29.7 years	6,531
#41	Cunningham	29.8 years	276
#42	Plantation	29.8 years	978
#43	West Van Lear	29.8 years	1,224
#44	Whitesville	29.8 years	649
#45	Wayland	30.2 years	360
#46	Hindman	30.3 years	648
#47	Wingo	30.3 years	676
#48	Thruston	30.4 years	2,675
#49	Orchard Grass Hills	30.6 years	2,008
#50	Crayne	30.8 years	106

Frequently Asked Questions

What city has the youngest in Kentucky?

Oneida ranks #1 for youngest cities in Kentucky with a value of 20.1 years and a population of 158.

How many cities are ranked for youngest cities in Kentucky?

There are 50 cities ranked for youngest cities in Kentucky. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

How does Kentucky compare to other states for youngest cities?

You can compare Kentucky's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national youngest cities page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.

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