119th Congress · KY-2
Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District
Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District (KY-2) has a population of 759,614. The median household income is $64,922 and the median age is 39.0.
759,614
Population
104
People / sq mi
$64,922
Median Income
39.0
Median Age
KY-2 covers 7,292 sq mi of land at 104.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$64,922
Median Household Income
$34,650
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$199,000
Median Home Value
$894
Median Rent
70.4%
Homeownership
Education
89.0%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District (KY-2) has a population of 759,614 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Each US Congressional District is drawn to be roughly equal in population (~760K people).
The median household income in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District is $64,922, with a per capita income of $34,650.
Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District is 86.1% White, 5.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District (119th Congress) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from the Census Gazetteer files. Congressional districts are redrawn after each decennial Census; the 119th Congress (current) uses post-2020 boundaries.
Educational attainment is the headline number in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District: 23.5% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 759,614 residents, Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District is a congressional district in Kentucky.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $64,922, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $199,000, with typical rent around $894.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 23.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.