Kentucky Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Kentucky?
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There are 4,502,935 residents in Kentucky, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 49.61% are males and 50.39% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.12% of the resident pool in Kentucky, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.51%. Additionally, 2.37% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 3,857,294 people in Kentucky currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 3,857,294 people in Kentucky currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 4,502,935 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 2,234,041 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 2,268,894 | -0.1% |
Male population 49.61%
Female population 50.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 4,283,200 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 112,864 | 2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 106,871 | -0.2% |
Citizen US Born 95.12%
Citizen not US Born 2.51%
Not Citizen 2.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13,150 | -2.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 320,360 | -6.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 157,114 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 105,839 | 0.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 3,857,294 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.3%
Moved from Same County 7.19%
Moved from Same State 3.53%
Moved from Different State 2.38%
Same House as Last Year 86.61%
What are the employment statistics in Kentucky?
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White-collar workers make up 72.65% of the working population in Kentucky, while blue-collar employees account for 27.35%. There are also 173,936 entrepreneurs in Kentucky (8.59% of the workforce); 1,393,417 workers employed in private companies (68.8%); and 291,154 people working in governmental institutions (14.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,471,455 | 0.9% |
| Blue Collar | 553,941 | 0.6% |
White Collar 72.65%
Blue Collar 27.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 173,936 | 1.8% |
| Private Companies | 1,393,417 | 0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 291,154 | 0.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 166,889 | 5.0% |
Self Employees 8.59%
Private Companies 68.8%
Governmental Workers 14.38%
Not for Profit Companies 8.24%
How many households are there in Kentucky?
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There are a total of 1,769,102 households in Kentucky, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.58% of these Kentucky households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.42%. Additionally, 30.34% of households have children and 69.66% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,769,102 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.8% |
| Family Households | 1,142,472 | 0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 626,630 | 2.0% |
Family Households 64.58%
Non-family Households 35.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 536,701 | 0.1% |
| Households without Children | 1,232,401 | 1.6% |
Households with Children 30.34%
Households without Children 69.66%
What are the median and average incomes in Kentucky?
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The average annual household income in Kentucky is $83,093, while the median household income sits at $60,183 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,951, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,626. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,225 and $45,428, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $83,093 | 8.6% |
| Median Household Income | $60,183 | 8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 692,688 | -0.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 3,632,432 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kentucky?
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There are 1,999,202 housing units in Kentucky, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 1,769,102 occupied housing units in Kentucky, 68.12% are owner-occupied, while 31.88% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $198,000. In general, housing costs reach $901 per month in Kentucky.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.92% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $198,000. In general, housing costs reach $901 per month in Kentucky.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,999,202 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 187,512 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 83,508 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 178,073 | -0.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 205,699 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 317,731 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 244,577 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 326,878 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 285,496 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 158,959 | 12.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 10,769 | 182.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,769,102 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,205,067 | 1.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 564,035 | 0.1% |
Owner Occupied 68.12%
Renter Occupied 31.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 685,954 | 1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 519,113 | 2.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $198,000 | 16.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $145,500 | 17.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $901 | 8.4% |
With Mortgage 56.92%
Without Mortgage 43.08%
What is the level of education in Kentucky?
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Approximately 41% of the population in Kentucky holds a high school degree (that's 1,431,403 residents), while 21.88% have attained a college certificate (888,453 locals) and 14.88% have a bachelor's degree (519,671 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 147,876 | -3.2% |
| Some High School | 1,431,403 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 888,453 | -0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 291,222 | 2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 519,671 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 337,522 | 3.4% |
No High School 4.24%
Some High School 41%
Some College 21.88%
Associate Degree 8.34%
Bachelor's Degree 14.88%
Graduate Degree 9.67%
What is the marital status of Kentucky residents?
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A total of 1,091,902 people in Kentucky have never been married (which represents 29.78% of the total population), while 1,854,322 of them are wedded (50.57%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 68,447 (1.87%) and 476,679 (13%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,091,902 | 1.4% |
| Married | 1,854,322 | 0.1% |
| Separated | 68,447 | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 243,812 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 476,679 | -0.2% |
Never Married 29.78%
Married 50.57%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 6.65%
Divorced 13%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kentucky?
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The top three means of transportation people in Kentucky use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 1,756,272 residents commute by car, 39,648 prefer going to work by walking and 14,322 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,756,272 | -0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 14,322 | -11.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 40 | N/A |
| Railroad | 55 | -39.6% |
| Ferryboat | 109 | -48.1% |
| Bicycle | 3,392 | -2.5% |
| Motorcycle | 1,368 | 23.4% |
| TaxiCab | 1,894 | 21.4% |
| Walk | 39,648 | -4.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.