KY
Kentucky
State government overview
The governor of Kentucky is Andy Beshear (Democratic), in office since December 2019. In Congress, Kentucky is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 6 representatives. The Kentucky General Assembly has a 38-seat Senate and a 100-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.
Governor of Kentucky
Andy Beshear
Democratic · In office since December 2019
Official website →Source: National Governors Association
Kentucky in Congress
7 Republicans, 1 Democrat
U.S. Senate
- Mitch McConnellR · Senator
- Rand PaulR · Senator
U.S. House
- James ComerR · District 1
- Brett GuthrieR · District 2
- Morgan McGarveyD · District 3
- Thomas MassieR · District 4
- Hal RogersR · District 5
- Andy BarrR · District 6
Kentucky General Assembly
- Senate · 38 seats
- 32 Republican, 6 Democratic
- House of Representatives · 100 seats
- 80 Republican, 20 Democratic
4,534,824
Population
$63,726
Median income
4.9%
Unemployment
39.1
Median age
Education
High school or higher88.9%
Bachelor's or higher27.6%
Graduate or professional11.3%
Housing
Median home value$205,600
Median rent$967
Homeownership rate68.3%
16.1%
Poverty rate
$35,821
Per capita income
59.7%
Labor participation
Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)