2023 ACS Census Data · Population 169,817
Kenton County is a mid-sized county in Kentucky with a population of 169,817. The median household income is $79,421, 22% above the national average. The poverty rate is 11.9%, median home value is $227,500, and 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 56% above the national average.
Population
169,817
2023 estimate
Rank #400 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$79,421
Household
Rank #530 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$227,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #944 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
37.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #326 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
42% above Kentucky avg·22% above national avg
Poverty Rate
37% above Kentucky avg·20% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
29% above Kentucky avg·20% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$42,623
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
69.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
51% above Kentucky avg·9% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% above Kentucky avg·10% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below Kentucky avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below Kentucky avg·1% above national avg
Housing Units
72,896
Households
67,593
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,533
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
103% above Kentucky avg·56% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
9% above Kentucky avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.3%
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