Topics
Dive into each indicator for Kentucky.
2.08 M
Labor force
4.3%
Unemployment rate
2024
59.5%
Labor force participation
Below the U.S. average
$59,847
Median household income
45th in the U.S.
$7.25 /h
Minimum wage
Federal minimum
Manufacturing & logistics
Largest sector
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20244.3%▼ 28%
BLS state series.
Data table
| Labor force | 2.08 M | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 2024 |
| Labor force participation | 59.5% | Below the U.S. average |
| Median household income | $59,847 | 45th in the U.S. |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 /h | Federal minimum |
| Largest sector | Manufacturing & logistics |
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