Kentucky

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Kentucky ranked 41st in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Kentucky’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

5M

State population

18%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 7.4%Hispanic population: 4.1%Asian population: 1.4%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

35/120Bottom 20%

Rank: 41st out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

17/60Bottom 40%

Rank: 38th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

18/60Bottom 20%

Rank: 45th out of 50

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