STATE · ADMITTED 1792 · 2020 ACS
Kentucky
4,505,836 residents · 120 counties · 554 cities · 1,306 census tracts
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Kentucky has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $147,100.
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20244.5M
Section 02
Income & economy
$52,238
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.3%
Information11.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Other services5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Public administration4.3%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
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Section 03
Housing
$147,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(3,608,013)
Black7.3%(293,639)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(59,939)
Asian0.7%(29,368)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(894,275)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(3,664,764)
Black7.9%(357,764)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(207,854)
Asian1.6%(73,843)
Other2.7%(119,860)
Diversity Score38%(1,712,497)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
87.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Section 02
Largest cities
2.Lexington-Fayette urban county329,751
3.Bowling Green78,505
4.Owensboro60,892
5.Covington41,847
6.Georgetown40,883
7.Richmond40,663
8.Elizabethtown35,448
9.Florence34,018
10.Nicholasville33,857
11.Hopkinsville30,411
12.Independence30,198
Frequently asked
How many people live in Kentucky?
Kentucky has about 4,505,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kentucky?
The typical household in Kentucky earns about $52,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kentucky expensive?
In Kentucky, the median home is worth about $147,100, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.
How educated are people in Kentucky?
About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kentucky?
About 16.6% of people in Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
Has Kentucky grown since 1990?
Yes, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 820,540 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.
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