How Many Cars Are in Kentucky in 2025
Registration Statistics in Kentucky
According to the latest available data from state authorities, Kentucky has an overall total of approximately 4,300,000 registered vehicles. The figure includes passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicle categories. This number represents vehicles registered for both personal and commercial use across urban and rural regions.
Vehicle Registrations by Year in Kentucky
Below is a summary of the total number of vehicles registered in Kentucky from 2019 through 2023:
| Year | Number of Registered Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,100,000 |
| 2020 | 4,150,000 |
| 2021 | 4,200,000 |
| 2022 | 4,250,000 |
| 2023 | 4,300,000 |
Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Kentucky (2024)
The following table provides projected registration counts for various vehicle categories in 2024:
| Vehicle Type | Registrations (2024) |
|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 2,800,000 |
| SUVs and Light Trucks | 1,200,000 |
| Motorcycles | 150,000 |
| Buses | 35,000 |
| Other | 115,000 |
Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Kentucky (2024)
Here are the estimated numbers of registered vehicles in some of the largest census areas of Kentucky for 2024:
| Census Area | Registered Vehicles (2024) |
|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson Co. | 900,000 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 480,000 |
| Northern Kentucky | 300,000 |
| Bowling Green Area | 150,000 |
| Other Regions | 2,470,000 |
Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Kentucky
Listed below are the approximate registrations by fuel type. These figures reflect growing trends toward alternative fuel vehicles in Kentucky:
| Fuel Type | Number of Registrations (2024) |
|---|---|
| Gasoline | 3,650,000 |
| Diesel | 500,000 |
| Hybrid | 120,000 |
| Electric | 30,000 |
Useful Links
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