Kentucky Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Kentucky (KY). Population: 4,505,836.
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Below national avg (~4.2%)
Median Annual Wage
$46,000
Source: Census ACS / BLS
Wage Growth (YoY)
+3.5%
Year-over-year change
Population
4.5M
Source: 2020 Census
About the Kentucky Economy
Kentucky has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $46,000, with wages growing at 3.5% year-over-year. With a population of 4,505,836, Kentucky is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.