119th Congress · KY-5
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District (KY-5) has a population of 745,869. The median household income is $44,884 and the median age is 41.3.
745,869
Population
63
People / sq mi
$44,884
Median Income
41.3
Median Age
KY-5 covers 11,749 sq mi of land at 63.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$44,884
Median Household Income
$25,811
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$110,100
Median Home Value
$729
Median Rent
72.1%
Homeownership
Education
80.9%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District (KY-5) has a population of 745,869 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 5th Congressional District is $44,884, with a per capita income of $25,811.
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is 94.8% White, 1.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
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Data for Kentucky's 5th 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.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Kentucky's 5th Congressional District: the median home is valued at $110,100. Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is a congressional district in Kentucky with a population of 745,869.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US congressional districts: the median household earns just $44,884, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 19.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US congressional districts, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $110,100, with typical rent around $729.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.5%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.