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Licensed Drivers and Vehicles in Kentucky
FHWA Highway Statistics 2024
- Licensed drivers (2024)
- 2,774,913
- Per 1,000 residents
- 606.9
- Rank 49 among states
- Per 1,000 age 16 and over
- 755.7
- Registered vehicles
- 4,561,539
Licensed drivers by age
Kentucky, 2024
- 19 and under34,643
- 20-24203,910
- 25-29232,184
- 30-34240,732
- 35-39233,103
- 40-44232,843
- 45-49220,386
- 50-54226,563
- 55-59224,707
- 60-64237,928
- 65-69221,480
- 70-74186,017
- 75-79140,951
- 80-8482,947
- 85 and over56,519
Drivers by sex
| Drivers | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,253,367 | 45.2% |
| Female | 1,521,546 | 54.8% |
Some states also report drivers of unknown sex, so the two groups may not add up to the total.
Registered vehicles by type
Kentucky, 2024
- Automobiles1,458,659
- Trucks2,971,565
- Motorcycles115,887
- Buses15,428
Includes 99,578 vehicles owned by federal, state and local governments. Trucks include pickups, SUVs and vans that the state registers as light trucks.
Year by year
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| Year | Licensed drivers | Per 1,000 residents | Registered vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,774,913 | 606.9 | 4,561,539 |
| 2023 | 3,001,191 | 663.1 | 4,551,497 |
| 2022 | 2,993,550 | 663.4 | 4,291,816 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many licensed drivers are in Kentucky?
- Kentucky had 2,774,913 licensed drivers in 2024, or 606.9 for every 1,000 residents.
- How many vehicles are registered in Kentucky?
- 4,561,539 motor vehicles were registered in Kentucky in 2024: 1,458,659 automobiles, 2,971,565 trucks, 115,887 motorcycles and 15,428 buses.
- Where do I renew a driver's license in Kentucky?
- Licenses are issued by the state's motor vehicle agency. Use the official Kentucky state government website (ending in .gov) to renew, replace or update a license. This page shows statewide totals only.
Source: Federal Highway Administration, Highway Statistics (tables DL-1C, DL-22 and MV-1) · 2024 data