Kentucky
StatePopulation: 4,526,154 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Kentucky from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Kentucky
- What is the median household income in Kentucky?
- The median household income in Kentucky is $62,417 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Kentucky?
- The poverty rate in Kentucky is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Kentucky?
- $192,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Kentucky?
- The median gross rent in Kentucky is $933 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Kentucky residents have a college degree?
- 27.0% of adults in Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,510,725
Median Income
$62,417
Median Home Value
$192,300
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.4%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$11,828 (+23.4%)
Home Value:
+$51,300 (+36.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.2 pp (-9.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+11.6%)
Unemployment:
-0.8 pp (-14.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,510,725
Median Age
39.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 82.3%
Black 7.9%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Chinese
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.4%
Cuban
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$62,417
±$401
Per Capita Income
$88,992
Median Family Income
$79,436
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Child Poverty Rate
18.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.0%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
8.5%
$25–35k
8.6%
$35–50k
12.5%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
15.8%
$150–200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,010,655
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Renter-Occupied
31.7%
Vacancy Rate
10.9%
Median Home Value
$192,300
Median Gross Rent
$933
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.1%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+4.5%
5-Year
+51.7%
HPI (2025 Q4)
574.7
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.6%
$50–100k
12.4%
$100–200k
14.9%
$200–300k
23.0%
$300–500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
6.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.5%
$500–1k
46.0%
$1–1.5k
31.1%
$1.5–2k
8.4%
$2–2.5k
1.9%
$2.5–3.5k
0.5%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
32.1%
2 vehicles
37.4%
3+
23.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
67.6%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
2.8%
5–19 units
4.7%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
10.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.2%
1940–1969
4.1%
1970–1999
15.8%
2000–2009
14.4%
2010+
8.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.0%
Graduate Degree
11.1%
Some College / Associate
20.0%
Less Than High School
4.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Work from Home
9.1%
Self-Employed
5.3%
Government Workers
14.7%
Private For-Profit
79.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Retail
11.8%
Prof. Services
9.0%
Arts/Entmt.
8.0%
Transportation
6.9%
Construction
6.3%
Finance
5.6%
Public Admin
4.2%
Wholesale
2.2%
Agriculture
1.8%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
Management
37.1%
Sales
20.3%
Production
18.4%
Food Prep
15.4%
Construction
8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.0 min
Drove Alone
77.8%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work from Home
9.1%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,791,991
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.9%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.5%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
6.5%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
10.4%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 22.7%
Working age (18–64): 77.3%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.4%
Naturalized Citizen
42.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
41.8%
Asia
30.3%
Africa
13.1%
Europe
11.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.8%
With a Disability
17.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.1%
Uninsured
5.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
87.2%
Has a Computer
92.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023