Kentucky


Map of Kentucky

Kentucky

The Bluegrass State is known for horse racing, bourbon production, and coal mining. Features diverse geography including mountains and extensive cave systems.

Capital: Frankfort

Population: 4.51 million

Electoral Votes: 8

Governor: Andy Beshear (Democratic)

Largest City: Louisville

State Website: ky.gov

Next Election: November 3, 2026

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U.S. SENATORS
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

Rand Paul
Republican Party
U.S. Senator

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

James Comer
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 1
Paducah

Brett Guthrie
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 2
Bowling Green

Morgan McGarvey
U.S. Representative
Democrat Party
District 3
Louisville

Thomas Massie
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 4
Florence

Andy Barr
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 6
Lexington

Hal Rogers
U.S. Representative
Republican Party
District 5
Somerset

DEMOGRAPHICS & STATE DATA

State Information

Joined The Union: 6/1/1792

Minimum Wage: $7.25

Motto: “United we stand, divided we fall”

Nickname: The Bluegrass State

Legislature: Bicameral

Age & Gender

Average Age: 39.1 years

Male: 49.2%

Female: 50.8%

Economic Data

Average Income: $52,589

Income Rank: 45

Poverty Rate: 16.3%

Annual Budget: $37 billion

Largest Private Employer: Walmart

Housing & Property

Average Home Price: $169,300

Average Rent: $848

Property Tax Rate: 0.85%

Home Owners: 67%

Renters: 33%

Education Levels

High School Diploma: 86.3%

Some College: 29%

Bachelor’s Degree: {bachelor’sdegree[1]}%

Graduate Degree: 10.5%

Education Ranking: 36

Health & Safety

Health Ranking: 45

Crime Rate: 259.1 per 100k

Population Density: 113.1 per sq mi