Recent Updates
Diversity and Inclusion Data Series
The population in Kentucky, like the nation overall, is growing more and more diverse. To help in understanding diversity in our communities and provide easy access to data, a multi-part series of Kentucky: By The Numbers was created to provide detailed data on race and ethnicity for counties in Kentucky and the state.
There are 4 issues in the series: Race and Ethnicity, Race and Ethnicity Age Groups, Youth Race and Ethnicity, and Youth Race and Ethnicity over Time.
COVID-19 At Risk issue of Kentucky: By The Numbers
As we continue to learn about COVID-19, some individuals are at higher risk of experiencing severe illness, including older adults and people of any age who have underlying medical conditions. Data for each county on these and other groups have been brought together in a special issue of Kentucky: By The Numbers.
Farm Producer Race and Ethnicity Profiles Now Available
This issue of Kentucky: By the Numbers expands upon the 2017 Census of Agriculture data profile by reporting data about the race and ethnicity of Kentucky's farm producers. This profile also provides an update to the issue based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture.
Farm Producer Race & Ethnicity - May 2020
Mini posters are available for each of the 3 new Extension Regions
A series of 11 x 17 mini posters were created to assist with Cooperative Extension’s transition to 3 Extension Regions. For each region, mini posters were created with maps of selected data. There are also mini posters with population data by region and by area within each region.
Mini Posters for Extension Regions
2019 County Profiles Now Available
This issue of Kentucky: By the Numbers provides an update of the 2016 county profiles. Data in this issue include population by age, race and ethnicity, poverty rates, families by type, number and size of farms, land in farms, educational attainment, and unemployment.
2017 Census of Agriculture profiles now available
Every 5 years the USDA's National Agricultural Statistical Service conducts the Census of Agriculture. In May, 2019 the first results from the 2017 Census of Agriculture were released. This issue of Kentucky: By the Numbers provides an update to the issue based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Profiles include a wide array of data including farm and producer/operator characteristics.
2017 Census of Agriculture Profile
2020 Census COVID-19 Updates
Just like COVID-19 is impacting our own lives, so too is it impacting the 2020 Census.
This page provides links to the regular updates being posted on the 2020 Census website.
2020 Census COVID-19 Updates
2020 Census Response Rate Map
“Are you curious about how many people in your community are responding to the 2020 Census?” The Census Bureau has a continuously updated map online to view response rates by state, county, place, etc.
URL: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.html
For quick tips on navigating the map click here
The 2020 Census: Why it Counts to be Counted
Households in our counties and across the nation will begin receiving invitations in the mail to participate in the 2020 Census. To help out, the brief issue of Kentucky: By The Numbers called “The 2020 Census: Why it Counts to be Counted” provides an overview of the 2020 Census as well as answers to some commonly asked questions. A complete set of resources are available at https://www.2020census.gov.
Eastern Kentucky by the Numbers profiles now available
Eastern Kentucky by the Numbers profiles were created in conjunction with the University of Kentucky's Appalachian Center. These profiles represent all 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties. Profiles cover 18 data sources and 10 different substantive areas, including agriculture, employment, and health.
Eastern Kentucky by the Numbers Profiles
2017 Agriculture Profile Update now available
Every 5 years the USDA's National Agricultural Statistical Service conducts the Census of Agriculture. In May, 2019 the first results from the 2017 Census of Agriculture were released. This issue of Kentucky: By the Numbers provides a wide array of data from the 2017 Census of Agriculture including producer/operator characteristics.
2017 Agriculture Profile Update
Secondary Data Profiles now available
These profiles were compiled for the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment. They provide data for each county for nearly 100 variables covering 6 topic areas: Demographics; Families and Households; Agriculture; Jobs, Economy, and Labor Force; Youth; and Health and Wellness. Each profile includes charts and links to the 23 different data sources used. To ease in their use, profiles for each county can be printed either on regular paper or as a report style by printing them on 11x17 paper.
Data on Families at Risk are now available in a special profile
The Supporting Families at Risk profiles were originally developed as a special request from Family and Consumer Sciences agents in Grayson, Breckinridge and Meade counties to support their Tri County Family and Consumer Sciences Supporting Families at Risk Series.
Since these data could also be useful for others across the state, this special issue of Kentucky: By The Numbers provides the same data for each of the 120 counties. Data elements include grandparents raising grandchildren, out-of-home care, neglect and abuse, substance abuse, and crime including domestic abuse, violent crime, and drug arrests.
Supporting Familes at Risk Profiles
2016 County Profiles now available
Part of having 21st century skills for a 21st century world means being able to find and use data that are widely available online.
This issue of the Kentucky: By The Numbers Data Series is designed to provide a data-based overview for each county in Kentucky and information on some of the available data sources.
Data in this issue include population by age, race and ethnicity, poverty rates, families by type, number and size of farms, land in farms, educational attainment, and unemployment.
Population Projections available in the "Kentucky: By The Numbers Data Series."
Population projections are calculated based on the assumption that past trends will continue into the future. After reviewing recent population trends, in 2016 the Kentucky State Data Center revised its projections.
Using current population estimates and recent trends in mortality, fertility, and migration, the Kentucky State Data Center issued a new set of population projections called “Vintage 2016.”
New Population Projections 2010-2040
New Projections Population Change 2010-2040
100 Years of Population in Kentucky
A special issue of the "Kentucky: By The Numbers Data Series" was created to help in honoring the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension Service.
Each issue contains county population data that spans the 100 years from 1910-2010 as well as the most recent 2013 population estimate.
In addition to the data, to help in 'seeing' the long term trends, each issue contains a line graph of that county's data, the state, and the county's Extension District.
To access the issue for your county, click here.
Handout on the Baby Boom generation
“Understanding the Baby Boom Bubble” helps put the recent population projections for those 65 years old and over into context. Written with Dr. Amy Hosier, this publication also address some programming ideas for Extension.
You can find a copy here or on the “Publications” section of the Kentucky: By The Numbers section of the website.
"About Kentucky: By The Numbers"
Ever wondered how the Kentucky: By The Numbers Program got started? A background and history about the program has been added to the website.
Just click on About "Kentucky: By The Numbers" to learn more.