Is Kentucky Unique?

Kentucky? Unique?

If you asked someone from outside of the state of Kentucky if Kentucky is unique, you will probably get an answer like……. Kentucky? Unique?  No!  Where if you asked someone from Kentucky they could tell you that Kentucky is more different than you would think.  There is a lot of uniqueness to every state, every county, and every country.  

                Kentucky may have very stereo type impression.  Someone from outside of this state, (because of stereo types) may think that we don’t wear shoes.  Or that we don’t have teeth.  Some people just know us because of “KFC”.    But what mot people don’t know is what culture and what uniqueness that we do really have.  We may not be as famous or as fancy as most places, but we really do have a special place, as wells as a special story that goes right behind it. 

            Kentucky is pretty big state and has a lot of diversity, but it is honestly bigger than what it seems or you may think.  I mean the population of Kentucky in 2014 was 4.413 million.  So yes that is a lot of people and a big state.  We have so much diversity, a whole lot more than what I had thought.  I have been moved around pretty much my whole life, I will admit that I didn't think that this was going to be a very big place.  I really thought that this was going to be a state full of country people or the "rednecks".  That's defiantly not the case there is people from all backgrounds.  Here are some statistics:     Male: 2,134,952 (49.2%); Female: 2,204,415 (50.8%). White: 3,809,537 (87.8%); Black: 337,520 (7.8%); American Indian: 10,120 (0.2%); Asian: 48,930 (1.1%); Other race: 55,551 (1.2%); Two or more races: 75,208 (1.7%); Hispanic/Latino: 132,836 (3.1%).  18 and over: 3,315,996; 65 and over: 578,227. 

            Kentucky has many things that it is known for.  It is known mainly for the Kentucky Derby.  Every year people from all over watch or come to Kentucky to see the Kentucky Derby.  In 2014 164,906 fans attended to watch the annual race. The Derby has the largest fireworks show known.  Kentucky is also known for the 400 Mile Yard Sale.  This is when people who live on US 68 put out their yard sales and anyone who drives down 68 can look and buy.  People form all over the United States come to Kentucky for 4 days.  This year it was held June 1^{st through} the 4^th. 

           

            Kentucky is very unique place.  It has more interesting facts than what you may think.  Kentucky is very different, yes I will admit it is not the fanciest place in the world.  I think that because we are very “different” is what makes us unique.  We are different people.  You may judge Kentucky because of the stereotype reputation.  Once you get here it is very beautiful and peaceful.  Kentucky is very unique and different but that’s what you have to love about it.

Sites: Statistics- http://www.infoplease.com/us-states/kentucky.html and Google. 

Derby statistics-   http://www.kentuckyderby.com/news/2014/05/03/derby-week-concludes-memorable-kentucky-derby-140-california-chrome-wins-america’s-g