Kentucky

Kentucky

State in United States


Kentucky has a land area of 39,480.9 square miles and a water area of 915.8 square miles. It is the 36th largest state by area. Kentucky is bordered by Missouri, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and West Virginia.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    4,509,394
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    39.1 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    768,416
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    6.8%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $78,539
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    26.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    3,594,175
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    3.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,785,682
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $830
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    59.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    40.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $173,300
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    559,686
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,225,996
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    17.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Kentucky is located in Atlanta Regional Office. Within Kentucky there are . Throughout Kentucky there are 120 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: KENTUCKY

For questions about HUD or its programs, please see our local staff directory or the contact information below.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our local Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:

FIELD OFFICES HUD: KENTUCKY

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: KENTUCKY

TANF OFFICE HUD: KENTUCKY

LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: KENTUCKY

LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: KENTUCKY

Public Housing Authority in Kentucky

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RENTAL HELP: KENTUCKY

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.  To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: KENTUCKY

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Kentucky

Age and Sex

39.1 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Kentucky

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Age and Sex

39.1 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Kentucky
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Kentucky

Older Population

17.00 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Kentucky

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Older Population

17.00 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Kentucky
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Kentucky

Veterans

6.80 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Kentucky

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Veterans

6.80 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Kentucky
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Kentucky

Median Household Income

$55,573 +/- $701

Median Household Income in Kentucky

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Median Household Income

$55,573 +/- $701
Median Household Income in Kentucky
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Kentucky

Poverty

16.50 +/- 0.5

Poverty in Kentucky

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Poverty

16.50 +/- 0.5
Poverty in Kentucky
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Kentucky

Educational Attainment

27.00 +/- 0.5

Educational Attainment in Kentucky

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Educational Attainment

27.00 +/- 0.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Kentucky
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Kentucky

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Kentucky

Employment rate

55.10% +/- 0.4%

Employment rate in Kentucky

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Employment rate

55.10% +/- 0.4%
Employment rate in Kentucky
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: KENTUCKY

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Kentucky News This list is open to any individual or organization interested in the latest news, announcements, program updates, training opportunities and other helpful HUD resources in Kentucky.

HUD Multifamily Housing Updates for the Southeast Region To self-register to receive updates and announcements for the Multifamily Housing Southeast region, enter your e-mail address, select the Southeast Region subscription topic, then select the specific state(s) you would like to subscribe to.

The purpose of the distribution list is to provide an efficient way for property owners, management companies, sponsors, developers, and other interested parties to stay informed.

Region IV Environmental Team Mailing List This list is intended to inform persons with environmental review responsibilities of training announcements, regulatory updates and policy announcements regarding completion of environmental reviews pursuant to NEPA as implemented by HUD regulations. Mailings that do not address national matters, will focus primarily on items specific to HUD Region IV.

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Last Updated: September 18, 2023