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Kentucky

Statehood Year:
1792
Capital:
Frankfort
Largest Cities:
Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green
Abbreviation:
KY

Kentucky is a state in the Southeast region of the United States, known for the Appalachian Mountains, bourbon distilleries, and horse farms. It has a population of 4,626,150, making it the 25th most populated state in the country. The capital city is Frankfort. Kentucky has a diverse economy spanning automotive, bourbon, and logistics.

4,626,150
Total Population
114
Population Density (mi²)
25
Population Rank
37.8K 0.82%
Annual Population Growth

Kentucky Population

Kentucky Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Kentucky includes 83.68% White, 7.88% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White3,774,58583.68%
Black or African American355,2377.88%
Two or more races233,8805.18%
Asian68,4821.52%
Other race67,1981.49%
Native American7,6100.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3,7370.08%

Kentucky Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Kentucky's average per capita income is $45,133. Household income levels show a median of $62,417. The poverty rate stands at 16.14%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$95,407$120,142
Families$79,436$103,036
Households$62,417$86,119
Non Families$36,358$51,876

$45,133

Average Income

$62,417

Median Household Income

16.14%

Poverty Rate

Population by County

Kentucky County Populations

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)