KY

Kentucky

FIPS 21 · Pop. 4,534,824
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
4,534,824
Population
$63,726
Median Income
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Data / United States / Kentucky
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$63,726
Per Capita
$35,821
Mean Household
$87,807
Poverty Rate
16.1%

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 39
39 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
89 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
28 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
11 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
4,534,824
Population
2,166,165
Labor Force
Employed
2,047,296
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Mean Commute
24.0 min
Work From Home
10.2%
Kentucky is home to 4,534,824 residents with a median household income of $63,726, below the national median. The workforce of 2,166,165 shows 27.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Health Care & Social Assistance		 283,710 $62,742
2Manufacturing		 257,659 $75,166
3Retail Trade		 209,788 $36,975
4Accommodation & Food Services		 179,109 $23,918
5Transportation & Warehousing		 127,129 $67,309
6Administrative & Support & Waste Management		 114,946 $46,422
7Construction		 93,486 $73,350
8Professional, Scientific & Technical Services		 88,079 $85,466
9Wholesale Trade		 80,982 $84,603
10Finance & Insurance		 72,638 $92,474
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Industry Ecosystem
Kentucky's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$205,600
Median Home Value
$967
Rent/Mo
68.3%
Owner-Occ
10.3%
Vacancy
3.2x
Home Value to Income Ratio

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
2,725,172
Working Age (18-64)
80% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
24.0 min
Work From Home
10.2%
Bachelor's+
27.6%
HS Diploma+
88.9%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
21.7%
Elevated retirement risk - above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

County Profiles

120 counties in Kentucky

Adair County FIPS 21001 Allen County FIPS 21003 Anderson County FIPS 21005 Ballard County FIPS 21007 Barren County FIPS 21009 Bath County FIPS 21011 Bell County FIPS 21013 Boone County FIPS 21015 Bourbon County FIPS 21017 Boyd County FIPS 21019 Boyle County FIPS 21021 Bracken County FIPS 21023 Breathitt County FIPS 21025 Breckinridge County FIPS 21027 Bullitt County FIPS 21029 Butler County FIPS 21031 Caldwell County FIPS 21033 Calloway County FIPS 21035 Campbell County FIPS 21037 Carlisle County FIPS 21039 Carroll County FIPS 21041 Carter County FIPS 21043 Casey County FIPS 21045 Christian County FIPS 21047 Clark County FIPS 21049 Clay County FIPS 21051 Clinton County FIPS 21053 Crittenden County FIPS 21055 Cumberland County FIPS 21057 Daviess County FIPS 21059 Edmonson County FIPS 21061 Elliott County FIPS 21063 Estill County FIPS 21065 Fayette County FIPS 21067 Fleming County FIPS 21069 Floyd County FIPS 21071 Franklin County FIPS 21073 Fulton County FIPS 21075 Gallatin County FIPS 21077 Garrard County FIPS 21079 Grant County FIPS 21081 Graves County FIPS 21083 Grayson County FIPS 21085 Green County FIPS 21087 Greenup County FIPS 21089 Hancock County FIPS 21091 Hardin County FIPS 21093 Harlan County FIPS 21095 Harrison County FIPS 21097 Hart County FIPS 21099 Henderson County FIPS 21101 Henry County FIPS 21103 Hickman County FIPS 21105 Hopkins County FIPS 21107 Jackson County FIPS 21109 Jefferson County FIPS 21111 Jessamine County FIPS 21113 Johnson County FIPS 21115 Kenton County FIPS 21117 Knott County FIPS 21119 Knox County FIPS 21121 Larue County FIPS 21123 Laurel County FIPS 21125 Lawrence County FIPS 21127 Lee County FIPS 21129 Leslie County FIPS 21131 Letcher County FIPS 21133 Lewis County FIPS 21135 Lincoln County FIPS 21137 Livingston County FIPS 21139 Logan County FIPS 21141 Lyon County FIPS 21143 Madison County FIPS 21151 Magoffin County FIPS 21153 Marion County FIPS 21155 Marshall County FIPS 21157 Martin County FIPS 21159 Mason County FIPS 21161 McCracken County FIPS 21145 McCreary County FIPS 21147 McLean County FIPS 21149 Meade County FIPS 21163 Menifee County FIPS 21165 Mercer County FIPS 21167 Metcalfe County FIPS 21169 Monroe County FIPS 21171 Montgomery County FIPS 21173 Morgan County FIPS 21175 Muhlenberg County FIPS 21177 Nelson County FIPS 21179 Nicholas County FIPS 21181 Ohio County FIPS 21183 Oldham County FIPS 21185 Owen County FIPS 21187 Owsley County FIPS 21189 Pendleton County FIPS 21191 Perry County FIPS 21193 Pike County FIPS 21195 Powell County FIPS 21197 Pulaski County FIPS 21199 Robertson County FIPS 21201 Rockcastle County FIPS 21203 Rowan County FIPS 21205 Russell County FIPS 21207 Scott County FIPS 21209 Shelby County FIPS 21211 Simpson County FIPS 21213 Spencer County FIPS 21215 Taylor County FIPS 21217 Todd County FIPS 21219 Trigg County FIPS 21221 Trimble County FIPS 21223 Union County FIPS 21225 Warren County FIPS 21227 Washington County FIPS 21229 Wayne County FIPS 21231 Webster County FIPS 21233 Whitley County FIPS 21235 Wolfe County FIPS 21237 Woodford County FIPS 21239

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Economic
Demographic
Housing
Workforce
Median Income
$63,726
vs $75K national
Population
4,534,824
Unemployment
4.8%
vs 3.9% national
Top Employers
Health Care & Social Assistance
283,710
Manufacturing
257,659
Retail Trade
209,788
Accommodation & Food Services
179,109
Transportation & Warehousing
127,129
Housing
$205,600
Home Value
$967
Rent
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025
BEA Regional GDP2024
Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026