Kenton County, KY

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2021 Population

168,264

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

0.268% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

3.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,503

2.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,000

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

87,830

1.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kenton County, KY had a population of 168k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $68,503. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenton County, KY grew from 166,552 to 168,264, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $66,541 to $68,503, a 2.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenton County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), Other (Hispanic) (1.44%), and White (Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Kenton County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Kenton County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenton County, KY are Thomas More University (440 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (95 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenton County, KY was $176,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Kenton County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenton County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Kenton County, KY borders Boone County, KY, Campbell County, KY, Grant County, KY, Pendleton County, KY, and Hamilton County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Kenton County, KY is home to a population of 168k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.55% of Kenton County, KY residents were born outside of the country (5.97k people).

In 2021, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Kenton County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Kenton County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenton County, KY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kenton County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenton County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 344
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.56k ± 463
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.92k ± 630

3.52%

Hispanic Population

5.92k people

3.52% of the people in Kenton County, KY are hispanic (5.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenton County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

3.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.97k people

3.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.81k people

As of 2021, 3.55% of Kenton County, KY residents (5.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenton County, KY was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kenton County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,150 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
1,415 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
1,329 ± 357

Kenton County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenton County, KY employs 87.8k people. The largest industries in Kenton County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,330 people), Manufacturing (10,813 people), and Retail Trade (9,972 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($133,409), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,550), and Utilities ($72,262).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

87.8k

2021 Value

± 2,328

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenton County, KY grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 86.9k employees to 87.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenton County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,941 people), Management Occupations (9,653 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,696 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenton County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.8k

2021 Value

± 2,328

1.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenton County, KY grew at a rate of 1.08%, from 86.9k employees to 87.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenton County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,330 people), Manufacturing (10,813 people), and Retail Trade (9,972 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenton County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Kenton County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,016

Median earning men ± $2,289

$37,141

Median earning women ± $1,382

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,164), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,236).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($56,328), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,172), and Information ($48,137).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,313
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
884
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
735
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.35M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.02M
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$973k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kenton County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 58.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.66%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.66%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kenton County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kenton County, KY awarded 535 degrees. The student population of Kenton County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 931 male students and 1,143 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenton County, KY are White (405 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (54 and 10.1%), Unknown (29 and 5.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in Kenton County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Thomas More University (440 and 82.2%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (95 and 17.8%).

The most popular majors in Kenton County, KY are General Business Administration & Management (139 and 26%), Medical Assistant (56 and 10.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 and 5.98%).

The median tuition cost in Kenton County, KY for private four year colleges is $33,060.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kenton County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,074 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,074 students enrolled in Kenton County, KY, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,481 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
75 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kenton County, KY was General Business Administration & Management with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kenton County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Thomas More University
440 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger
95 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Thomas More University with 440 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 202 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenton County, KY, which is 0.607 times less than the 333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 405 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenton County, KY was $176,000 in 2021, which is 0.719 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,100 to $176,000, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenton County, KY is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenton County, KY have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenton County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenton County, KY is $68,503. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kenton County, KY was Census Tract 655.02 with a value of $125,313, followed by Census Tract 636.06 and Census Tract 647, with respective values of $100,446 and $99,663.

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenton County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.36%.

Housing

Property

$176,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,650

$45,459

Median Property Taxes

±$1,470

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenton County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kenton County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Kenton County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kenton County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 655.02
Census Tract 636.06
Census Tract 647

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenton County, KY was Census Tract 655.02 with a value of $125,313, followed by Census Tract 636.06 and Census Tract 647, with respective values of $100,446 and $99,663.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kenton County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,503

Median Household Income

± $2,977

67k

Number of Households

± 1,993

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Kenton County, KY grew to $68,503 from the previous year's value of $66,541.

The following chart displays the households in Kenton County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenton County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Kenton County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.48%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenton County, KY have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Kenton County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenton County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenton County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenton County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Kenton County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.36%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenton County, KY (19.8k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenton County, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 13.6% of the children was living in poverty in Kenton County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 216 in Kenton County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 94.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Kenton County, KY has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 9.5% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kenton County, KY see 1136 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.82% decrease from the previous year (1169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1749 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,136 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kenton County, KY

Primary care physicians in Kenton County, KY see an average of 1,136 patients per year. This represents a 2.82% decrease from the previous year (1,169 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kenton County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.37%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

9.5%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenton County, KY grew by 2.11% from 5.26% to 5.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kenton County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 61.5 in Kenton County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kenton County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Kenton County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Kenton County, KY.

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