Kentucky
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Overview| Population: | 4,241,474 | | Pop. Change: | 4% | | State: | Kentucky | | Metro Area: | Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, ... 21 more | | County: | Jefferson, Fayette, ... 120 more | | City: | Louisville, Lexington-Fayette, ... 467 more | | Zip Code: | 40475, 40476, ... 978 more |
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State Overview
As of 2009, Kentucky's population is 4,241,474 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 4.07 percent.
The median home cost in Kentucky is $106,590. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.00 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kentucky's cost of living is 21.35% Lower than the U.S. average.
Kentucky public schools spend $5,520 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Kentucky.
The unemployment rate in Kentucky is 10.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Kentucky jobs have Decreased by 1.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Kentucky, KY, population is 4,241,474. There are 106 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Kentucky, KY
The median age is 36.2. The US median is 37.6. 59.77% of people in Kentucky, KY, are married. 10.82% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.41 people. 23.55% of people are married, with children. 8.72% have children, but are single.
Race in Kentucky, KY
90.12% of people are white, 7.54% are black, 1.03% are asian, 0.23% are native american, and 1.93% claim 'Other'.
1.85% of the people in Kentucky, KY, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 98.15% are non-hispanic).
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Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)New start: I'm thinking about moving up there , so I would like some info about... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Health
There are 94 physicians per 100,000 population in Kentucky, KY. The US average is 170.
Kentucky, KY Health Index
Air quality in Kentucky, KY is 77 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Kentucky, KY is 64 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 92 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 10.20% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.50% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.11% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,395 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $39,405 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 19.31% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.86% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.88% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.05% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.85% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.29% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 7.23% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.44% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.80% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.29% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.46% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 17.45% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.08% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.45% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.91% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 11.02% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 19.63% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Kentucky, KY, is 10.20%, with job growth of -1.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.50%.
Kentucky, KY Taxes
Kentucky, KY,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 6.11%.
Kentucky, KY Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,395, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $39,405.
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New start: I'm thinking about moving up there , so I would like some info about... (read more)Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)Education: I don't think public education is put on high enough priority in Kentucky schools. When I went to college(Private University in AR) I felt behind and did not feel like... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 30 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $106,590 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.00% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 64.52% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 9.15% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 26.17% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.70 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 7.03% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 9.45% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 10.45% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 12.26% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 13.55% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.52% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.12% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 8.01% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.37% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.00% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.71% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.26% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.85% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.88% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.04% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 13.91% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.68% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 12.77% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 10.39% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.14% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.35% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Kentucky, KY, is $106,590. Home appreciation is -3.00% over the last year. The median age of Kentucky, KY, real estate is 30 years.
Kentucky, KY Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 26.17% of the Kentucky, KY, population. 9.15% of houses and apartments in Kentucky, KY, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Not bad. Nice place, nice town, and nice people.: I can tell you that this is one of the nicest cities of the whole state. Not a bad place to live, and the people are friendly, there are plenty to do, and lots of... (read more)clerical: I would like to know how it would like to live in louisville... (read more)I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Crime
Kentucky, KY, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Kentucky, KY, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 2. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)New start: I'm thinking about moving up there , so I would like some info about... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Climate
Kentucky, KY, gets 47 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 10 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 112.
On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in Kentucky, KY. The July high is around 88 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 38 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)New start: I'm thinking about moving up there , so I would like some info about... (read more)I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Education
Kentucky, KY, schools spend $5,520 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 508 students per librarian, and 559 children per counselor in Kentucky, KY schools.
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Education: I don't think public education is put on high enough priority in Kentucky schools. When I went to college(Private University in AR) I felt behind and did not feel like... (read more)general information: Eastern Kentucky, especially Martin and Floyd Co., is one of the most trashy areas I've ever been in. There is trash all over the sides of the roads, along and in creeks... (read more)Forget Kentucky! Don't move here or you will regre: I have had the misfortune of living in Kentucky for the past 10 years. I have lived in three areas, Edmonton, Hardyville, and now Cave City, while having visited other... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Kentucky, KY, takes 26 minutes. 80% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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New start: I'm thinking about moving up there , so I would like some info about... (read more)Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)Education: I don't think public education is put on high enough priority in Kentucky schools. When I went to college(Private University in AR) I felt behind and did not feel like... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Kentucky, KY is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Kentucky, KY is more expensive.
Overall, Kentucky, KY cost of living is 78.65.
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Not bad. Nice place, nice town, and nice people.: I can tell you that this is one of the nicest cities of the whole state. Not a bad place to live, and the people are friendly, there are plenty to do, and lots of... (read more)clerical: I would like to know how it would like to live in louisville... (read more)I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 53.43% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 10.07% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 34.91% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.46% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 25.58% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.48% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.94% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.41% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 5.28% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.20% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 7.61% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.28% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.12% | 0.54% |
53.43% of the people in Kentucky, KY are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 10.07% are Catholic; 34.91% are Protestant; 0.46% are LDS; 7.61% are another Christian faith; 0.28% in Kentucky, KY are Jewish; 0.02% are an eastern faith; 0.12% affilitates with Islam.
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general information: Eastern Kentucky, especially Martin and Floyd Co., is one of the most trashy areas I've ever been in. There is trash all over the sides of the roads, along and in creeks... (read more)Forget Kentucky! Don't move here or you will regre: I have had the misfortune of living in Kentucky for the past 10 years. I have lived in three areas, Edmonton, Hardyville, and now Cave City, while having visited other... (read more)The Bluegrass State: Friendly people, beautiful countryside, and peacefull... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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Voting
39.34% of the people in Kentucky, KY are registered as Democrats. 59.91% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.76%.
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I love Western Kentucky!: I have lived here for over 15 years and raising 4 children here has been... (read more)Golf: If you like to play golf, you should visit Kentucky. It is affordable, accessible, and you can find a great variety of courses between Louisville, Covington, and... (read more)Not bad. Nice place, nice town, and nice people.: I can tell you that this is one of the nicest cities of the whole state. Not a bad place to live, and the people are friendly, there are plenty to do, and lots of... (read more)Have an opinion about Kentucky? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kentucky Click Here
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