Kentucky

State

Counties in Kentucky

Cities in Kentucky

City

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance)

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Kentucky

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.6%

Households with Children

29.8%

School Enrollment K-12

503,699

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.2%
Working Age (35-54): 24.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.1%
High School / GED: 32.6%
Some College or Associate's: 28.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.2%
Single Parents: 10.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.4%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
Asian: 1.6%
Black or African American: 7.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 49.1%
Puerto Rican: 9.6%
Cuban: 15.2%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 12.7%
South American: 5.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 60.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 50.7%
Sub-Saharan African: 4.7%
Caribbean: 1.6%
Other Black: 43.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 27.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.2%
Spanish: 3.4%
European & Indo-European: 1.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.0%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.2%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources