DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Kentucky Fast Facts

Population
4,467,673

Total Area
40,411 square miles

Land Area
39,732 square miles

Water Area
679 Square Miles

Nickname
Bluegrass State

Capital
Frankfort

Area Codes
270, 502, 606, 859

Border States
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Statehood
June 1, 1792

State Bird
Cardinal

State Flower
Goldenrod

State Motto
United we stand; divided we fall.

State Tree
Kentucky Coffee Tree

Agriculture
Horses, cattle, tobacco, dairy products, hogs, soybeans, corn

Industry
Transportation equipment, chemical products, electric equipment, machinery, food processing, tobacco products, coal, tourism.