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Stx,
Any incorperated city in Jefferson County, of which there are over 80 (other than Louisville) isn't counted in Louisville's population because it has its own government. Areas that weren't incorperated are counted in the new Louisville numbers.
Areas like Valley Station, Okolona, and Fern Creek are Census Designated Places - unicorpirated areas which the census defines as basically a city without city limits or government.
How sad is it that a 55k population equals the THIRD largest city in the state?
It's amazing to compare the population differences and perceptions between Ohio and Kentucky. It's amazing how a half-mile wide body of water can dramatically alter perceptions as to what the term "large city" means. In Kentucky, Lexington is considered a large city, and cities like Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Paducah are considered medium-sized cities. In Ohio, the metro areas that rank 4, 5, & 6 (Toledo, Akron, Dayton in some order) are considered medium sized cities, and yet each have over twice the metro population of Lexington. If Louisville were in Ohio it would rank as the fourth largest metro sitting between Columbus and Toledo/Dayton/Akron (whichever is #4 now), and would be considered something between a medium sized city and a large city.
It's not necessarily bad as I really believe there are little differences in lifestyles between someone living in a metro population of 100,000 people and a person living in a metro population of 1 million, but it's interesting to see the perceptual differences of population in the two states.
It's amazing to compare the population differences and perceptions between Ohio and Kentucky. It's amazing how a half-mile wide body of water can dramatically alter perceptions as to what the term "large city" means. In Kentucky, Lexington is considered a large city, and cities like Owensboro, Bowling Green, and Paducah are considered medium-sized cities. In Ohio, the metro areas that rank 4, 5, & 6 (Toledo, Akron, Dayton in some order) are considered medium sized cities, and yet each have over twice the metro population of Lexington. If Louisville were in Ohio it would rank as the fourth largest metro sitting between Columbus and Toledo/Dayton/Akron (whichever is #4 now), and would be considered something between a medium sized city and a large city.
It's not necessarily bad as I really believe there are little differences in lifestyles between someone living in a metro population of 100,000 people and a person living in a metro population of 1 million, but it's interesting to see the perceptual differences of population in the two states.
I would prefer to live in Louisville or Lexington over any of those cities in Ohio. I do not care for any of them except to pass through them for a day maybe.
That's funny you mention that. I got to poking around the net for some stats and Paducah really gets short-changed in my opinion. The Paducah micro-area has 98,000 people, yet the city of Paducah only shows 25K. I found out that Paducah has a few small towns that are attached to the city of Paducah that, IMO, should be counted along with the city.
Now add that 13,966 into 25,539 and that gets you 39,505. That would put Paducah 6th on the list. The fact that Nicholasville passed Paducah, would make it seem like they have become larger. Hell, Paducah is 20 square miles to N'villes 8 sq/mi. The ENTIRE PROCESS is heavily flawed.
Independence was the biggest gainer I saw of the mid sized towns, going from 14,000 in 2000 to 21,000 in 2007
I'm not surprised. They've completed a four lane highway from I-275 to Independence about 10-15 years ago. You can now get to Independence from Downtown Cincinnati in about 15 minutes.
Despite the population boom, Independence still retains a rural atmosphere. Maybe it's because of its geographic size.
I've heard somewhere that Independence city in area in KY. Does it still hold that distinction or does Louisville Metro have it now?
That's funny you mention that. I got to poking around the net for some stats and Paducah really gets short-changed in my opinion. The Paducah micro-area has 98,000 people, yet the city of Paducah only shows 25K. I found out that Paducah has a few small towns that are attached to the city of Paducah that, IMO, should be counted along with the city.
Now add that 13,966 into 25,539 and that gets you 39,505. That would put Paducah 6th on the list. The fact that Nicholasville passed Paducah, would make it seem like they have become larger. Hell, Paducah is 20 square miles to N'villes 8 sq/mi. The ENTIRE PROCESS is heavily flawed.
I think Paducah's micro population get short-changed too. I would put it closer to 120-130,000. Currently I don't believe Marshall County is included in the micro population, but there is a definite connection in the northern part of the county to Paducah as far as subdivisions and other housing developments go.
It's far more important to look at the total metro/micro area as opposed to incorporated areas' poulations. For example, Nashville city is actually larger than Atlanta city, but we all know that metro Atlanta is 3-4 times as large as metro Nashville. Metropolitan area populations always give you a better sense of services, cultural activities, and attractions than city populations.
I bet within 20 years (or less) Clarksville, TN will surpass Lexington, KY. Now that will be a good laugh.
I think that could be the truth. Clarksville is experiencing tremendous growth, and I think that growth will surge even more in the coming decade as it will become an exurb of Nashville. Even though it's a little further away, it may very well become similar to Murfreesboro.
I don't understand how Chattanooga could be outgrowing Knoxville either. That town is a complete dump away from the aquarium, while K.ville is a real mid sized gem
BTW, Clarksville added less than Lexington. C'ville's Downtown is about as impressive as Munfordville
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