Statistics for Kentucky
Latest official figures for Kentucky, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 4,606,864 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 52,982 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 53,065 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.53 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 11.55 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.7 % | 2026-08 |
| Employment-population ratio | 55.1 % | 2026-08 |
| Labor force participation rate | 57.8 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 15.4 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 63,726 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 313,566.3 USD million | 2025 |
| Real GDP growth | 3 % | 2025 |
Housing
| US house price index, Q1 1991 = 100 | 413.59 index | 2026-Q2 |
| House prices, annual change | 4.3 % | 2026-Q2 |