Kentucky State Data
Connect with Your State Leaders in Kentucky
Meet the key players in Kentucky's state government, including the most prominent elected officials from the executive and legislative branches. These leaders oversee elections, enforce laws, manage state finances, and set the policy agenda for Kentucky.
Andy BeshearGovernorDemocraticThe state's chief executive who implements laws and manages the executive branch.
Michael AdamsSecretary of StateRepublicanOversees statewide elections, business registrations, and key public records.
David OsborneSpeaker of the HouseRepublicanLeads the lower chamber and controls the flow of legislation and committee assignments.
Kentucky Congressional Delegation — 119th Congress
Kentucky sends 2 Senators and 6 Representatives to the 119th Congress (2025-2027). 5 seats are up for election in 2026.
Mitch McConnellU.S. SenateRepublicanWon 2020 with 57.8%Up in 2026
Rand PaulU.S. SenateRepublicanWon 2016 with 57.3%
James Comer Jr.U.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 1Republican
Brett GuthrieU.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 2RepublicanWon 2024 with 73.1%Up in 2026
Morgan McGarveyU.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 3DemocraticWon 2024 with 61.9%Up in 2026
Thomas MassieU.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 4RepublicanWon 2024 with 99.6%Up in 2026
Hal RogersU.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 5Republican
Andy BarrU.S. House • Kentucky U.S. House Kentucky District 6RepublicanWon 2024 with 63.0%Up in 2026
2020 Census & ACS Snapshot
Key statewide indicators for Kentucky. Gauge bars show how this state compares to the national average.
Updated: 2026-04-06 · Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
Population (2020)
4.5 million
Estimated total residents based on the 2020 Census.
Median Age
39.1 years
0.4 yr above national avg
Median Household Income
$62,417
$16,121 below national avg
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.0%
8.0% below national avg
HS diploma or higher: 88.5%
Poverty Rate
16.1%
3.7% above national avg
Uninsured: 5.9%
Broadband Access
87.2% of households
2.5% below national avg
What is the total population of Kentucky?
Kentucky has 4.5 million residents as of the 2020 Census. Explore district-level demographics or find your representatives.
What is the median age in Kentucky?
The median age in Kentucky is 39.1 years. Compare districts on the demographics page.
What is the median household income in Kentucky?
The median household income in Kentucky is $62,417. See how income varies by district on district demographics.
What share of adults in Kentucky have a high school or bachelor's degree?
In Kentucky, 88.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the poverty rate is 16.1% and the uninsured rate is 5.9%.
How many households in Kentucky have broadband?
In Kentucky, broadband access is 87.2% of households. Share of households with a broadband subscription.
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Kentucky Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total population of Kentucky (2020)?
Kentucky has 4.5 million residents as of the 2020 Census.
What is the median age in Kentucky?
The median age in Kentucky is 39.1 years.
What is the median household income in Kentucky?
The median household income in Kentucky is $62,417.
What are the poverty and uninsured rates in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, the poverty rate is 16.1% and the uninsured rate is 5.9%.
How many households in Kentucky have broadband?
In Kentucky, broadband access is 87.2% of households.
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