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Kentucky District 1

Congressional District in KY • 5 Counties

Kentucky's 1st congressional district is represented by James Comer, a Republican U.S. representative. Comer won the 2024 general election with 74.7% of the vote. The district has 753,971 residents, a median household income of $58,027 and a median age of 39.7, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

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James Comer

Representative for Kentucky District 1
Republican10 years in office
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2026 election

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District Boundaries

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Demographics

753,971

Total Population

$58,027

Median Household Income

39.7

Median Age

12.5%

College Educated

17.0%

Poverty Rate

Racial & Ethnic Composition

85.6% Whi
6.7% Bla
4.1% His
0.7% Asi

Age Distribution

Median age: 39.7 years | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Household Income Distribution

Median household income: $58,027 | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Racial & Ethnic Composition

2024 Election Results

James Comer Republican74.7%
Erin Marshall Democratic25.3%

James Comer won by 49.4%

338,253 total votes cast

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL)

Employment by Occupation

Civilian employed population 16+ | Source: Census ACS 5-Year

Federal Spending

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Quick Facts

Representative

James Comer

Major Counties

McCracken, Christian, Henderson and 2 more

Major Cities

Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson

Neighboring Districts

Sources and method

· ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

congress-legislators, MEDSL: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication) · All other sources: Public domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) · Method: Data sources → · Campaign finance →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who represents Kentucky District 1?
James Comer (Republican) currently represents Kentucky District 1 in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What counties are in Kentucky District 1?
Kentucky District 1 includes 5 counties: McCracken, Christian, Henderson, Daviess, Hopkins.
What are the major cities in Kentucky District 1?
The major cities in this district include Paducah, Hopkinsville, Henderson.
What is the population of Kentucky District 1?
Kentucky District 1 has a population of approximately 753,971 residents.