Hollow Creek, Kentucky
City · Population 812 · #237 in Kentucky
About Hollow Creek
Hollow Creek, KY is a tiny community located in central Kentucky with an estimated population of 812.
Officially, Hollow Creek is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,530 residents per square mile.
📰 Hollow Creek News Today
- Air quality in Hollow Creek IQAir · Jun 26
- Lexington Police investigate an unprecedented 6 shootings over span of 4 days lex18.com · Jul 27
- Hollow Creek, Kentucky Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
- Man and woman dead after shooting outside Lexington apartment complex Saturday afternoon Lexington Herald Leader · Sep 23
- Bewley Hollow Creek mirrors local author’s life - The News-Enterprise The News-Enterprise · Jun 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hollow Creek Unique
- The only place in America named Hollow Creek — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hollow Creek
- Applebee's — american
- CM Chicken — chicken
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — american
- Marks Feed Store — barbecue
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Qdoba — mexican
- The Hungry Pelican — seafood
- Waffle House — american
- Wingstop — chicken
- Aspen Creek
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)812
Rank in state#237 of 418
Land area0.23 sq mi
Density3,530/sq mi
Coordinates38.1526, -85.6245