Census ACS 2023 · 45 cities
Richest Cities in Kentucky
Income levels vary widely across Kentucky's 45 major cities. Francisville Cdp leads with a median household income of $146,280. Cities with higher incomes tend to have more educated residents, stronger job markets, and higher home values. The gap between the richest and most affordable cities in Kentucky can reveal important patterns about economic opportunity, cost of living, and quality of life across the state.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | City | Median Income | Home Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winchester city | $57,653 | $180,400 | 19,133 |
| 2 | Versailles city | $58,834 | $257,600 | 10,382 |
| 3 | St. Matthews city | $80,716 | $325,700 | 17,491 |
| 4 | Somerset city | $32,910 | $140,900 | 12,108 |
| 5 | Shively city | $46,522 | $139,200 | 15,556 |
| 6 | Shepherdsville city | $71,250 | $202,300 | 14,351 |
| 7 | Shelbyville city | $73,733 | $238,600 | 17,436 |
| 8 | Richmond city | $48,223 | $205,900 | 35,498 |
| 9 | Radcliff city | $60,976 | $163,300 | 22,967 |
| 10 | Paris city | $49,464 | $182,100 | 10,107 |
| 11 | Paducah city | $51,243 | $164,600 | 26,894 |
| 12 | Owensboro city | $53,295 | $162,900 | 60,112 |
| 13 | Nicholasville city | $67,514 | $210,700 | 31,625 |
| 14 | Newport city | $58,422 | $221,100 | 14,039 |
| 15 | Murray city | $40,348 | $193,300 | 17,888 |
| 16 | Mount Washington city | $93,852 | $253,700 | 18,228 |
| 17 | Madisonville city | $56,902 | $152,300 | 19,442 |
| 18 | Lyndon city | $65,392 | $273,300 | 10,956 |
| 19 | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | $64,731 | $221,500 | 627,210 |
| 20 | Lexington-Fayette urban county | $67,631 | $272,100 | 321,122 |
| 21 | Lawrenceburg city | $63,690 | $185,400 | 11,838 |
| 22 | La Grange city | $86,222 | $268,000 | 10,188 |
| 23 | Jeffersontown city | $78,185 | $236,800 | 28,988 |
| 24 | Independence city | $98,653 | $240,500 | 29,024 |
| 25 | Hopkinsville city | $47,428 | $140,200 | 31,011 |
| 26 | Henderson city | $47,176 | $151,400 | 27,994 |
| 27 | Glasgow city | $42,417 | $147,700 | 15,141 |
| 28 | Georgetown city | $78,373 | $244,200 | 38,206 |
| 29 | Franklin city | $55,552 | $170,400 | 10,254 |
| 30 | Frankfort city | $54,438 | $171,600 | 28,452 |
| 31 | Francisville Cdp | $146,280 | $374,100 | 10,313 |
| 32 | Fort Thomas city | $100,819 | $301,400 | 17,242 |
| 33 | Fort Campbell North Cdp | $58,403 | — | 11,483 |
| 34 | Florence city | $68,508 | $196,200 | 32,334 |
| 35 | Erlanger city | $78,420 | $189,400 | 19,677 |
| 36 | Elizabethtown city | $56,250 | $223,200 | 31,870 |
| 37 | Danville city | $53,370 | $202,200 | 17,235 |
| 38 | Covington city | $58,814 | $167,900 | 40,902 |
| 39 | Campbellsville city | $49,389 | $162,900 | 11,523 |
| 40 | Burlington Cdp | $101,550 | $229,700 | 18,090 |
| 41 | Bowling Green city | $48,419 | $232,100 | 73,638 |
| 42 | Berea city | $56,484 | $178,000 | 15,557 |
| 43 | Bardstown city | $49,781 | $190,800 | 13,673 |
| 44 | Ashland city | $52,199 | $125,300 | 21,405 |
| 45 | Alexandria city | $103,750 | $253,400 | 10,430 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Francisville Cdp is the #1 ranked city in Kentucky by median household income, with a value of $146,280 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
Kentucky has 45 cities with 10,000+ population tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers cities with populations of 10,000 or more in Kentucky.