767,995 seniors call Kentucky home — 17.0% of the population.
Kentucky has the largest senior population in the nation, with 74,545 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 39.1 years.
Seniors in Kentucky have a median household income of $64,632. About 11.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 37.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson County | 131,237 | 16.9% |
| 2 | Fayette County | 46,194 | 14.4% |
| 3 | Kenton County | 26,080 | 15.4% |
| 4 | Boone County | 19,967 | 14.5% |
| 5 | Warren County | 18,185 | 13.2% |
| 6 | Daviess County | 17,915 | 17.4% |
| 7 | Hardin County | 16,456 | 14.8% |
| 8 | Campbell County | 15,918 | 17.1% |
| 9 | Bullitt County | 14,042 | 16.9% |
| 10 | Madison County | 13,719 | 14.6% |