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Kentucky population is ranked 26th in the U.S. Total 4,339,367 (2010 Census)
The biggest day in horse racing, the Kentucky Derby, is preceded by the two-week Derby Festival in Louisville. Louisville also plays host to the Kentucky State Fair, the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, and Southern gospel's annual highlight, the National Quartet Convention.
The fourth-largest city, Owensboro, gives credence to its nickname of "Barbecue Capital of the World" by hosting the annual International Bar-B-Q Festival.
Kentucky is home to famed jazz musician and pioneer, Lionel Hampton (although this has been disputed in recent years). Blues legend W.C. Handy and R&B singer Wilson Pickett also spent considerable time in Kentucky.
The R&B group Midnight Star and Hip-Hop group Nappy Roots were both formed in Kentucky. Indie rock band My Morning Jacket with lead singer and guitarist Jim James also originated out of Louisville, on the local independent music Scene.
Kentucky ranks 5th nationally in goat farming, 8th in beef cattle production, and 14th in corn production.The total gross state product for 2006 was US$146 billion, 27th in the nation. Its per-capita personal income was US$28,513, 43rd in the nation.
Located within the southeastern interior portion of North America, Kentucky has a climate that can best be described as a humid subtropical climate. Monthly average temperatures in Kentucky range from a summer daytime high of 87 °F to a winter low of 23 °F.
New signs along Interstate 75 in Kentucky now designate the entire interstate corridor as the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Trail.
DEMOGRAPHICS & QUICK FACTS
Demographics of Kentucky
By Race
White
Black
American Indian
Asian
Hispanic
total population
91.27%
7.98%
0.58%
1.10%
1.80%
Because Hispanics could be counted in other races, the totals above could possibly be more than 100%. If you would like a detailed listing of all ethnic groups in the U.S., please Click Here.
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