London, KY is a small city with a population of just under 7,500 people. Located in Laurel County, London is known as the Barbecue Capital of the World due to its famous Bar-B-Q festival that happens every year. There are many businesses located in London including Kentucky Coal Mining Museum, Hobo's Restaurant and Catering, Corbin Bowl Entertainment Centre, and other local stores. London also offers plenty of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round such as fishing on Lake Cumberland or visiting nearby state parks like Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park or Daniel Boone National Forest. Other organizations in the city include the London Downtown Corporation and the East Bernstadt Independent Schools. For those who love sports, there are several sporting events hosted in London each year such as the Bass Fishing Tournament or the Local Basketball Tournament held at Corbin Arena.
The population in London is 7,492. There are 717 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in London is 39.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in London is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in London
- 49.6% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 27.2% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in London
- 94.8% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 1.1% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander