119th Congress · KY-6

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District (KY-6) has a population of 753,703. The median household income is $66,879 and the median age is 37.2.

753,703

Population

199

People / sq mi

$66,879

Median Income

37.2

Median Age

KY-6 covers 3,793 sq mi of land at 198.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White	81.4%
Black or African American	8.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.0%

Economy & Income

$66,879

Median Household Income

$37,788

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Housing

$233,600

Median Home Value

$990

Median Rent

62.4%

Homeownership

Education

90.6%

High School+

35.9%

Bachelor's+

Other Kentucky Congressional Districts

KY-1 (752,660)KY-2 (759,614)KY-3 (742,760)KY-4 (756,119)KY-5 (745,869)All US districts →

Largest cities in Kentucky

Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) (627,210)Lexington-Fayette urban county (321,122)Bowling Green city (73,638)Owensboro city (60,112)Covington city (40,902)Georgetown city (38,206)Richmond city (35,498)Florence city (32,334)

Largest counties in Kentucky

Jefferson County (777,392)Fayette County (321,122)Kenton County (169,817)Boone County (137,676)Warren County (137,549)Hardin County (111,452)Daviess County (103,195)Madison County (94,064)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District (KY-6) has a population of 753,703 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 6th Congressional District is $66,879, with a per capita income of $37,788.

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District is 81.4% White, 8.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 1.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data for Kentucky's 6th 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.

Among US congressional districts, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District stands out first on household income: a median of $66,879, below the US median of $78,538. With 753,703 residents, Kentucky's 6th Congressional District is a congressional district in Kentucky.

Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $66,879, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $233,600, with typical rent around $990.

35.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, near the national average of 35.0%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.