Kenton County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 171,288 | — | #401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,548 | +7.2% | #564 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.7 years | -3.1% | #2,637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $244,400 | -13.3% | #937 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,069 | -8.1% | #786 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.0% | #1,238 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kenton County has a population of 171,288, making it the #401 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kenton County is $80,548, ranking #564 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Kenton County is $244,400 (-13.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,069/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.
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95.3% of residents in Kenton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Kenton County, Kentucky
Kenton County, Kentucky has a total population of 171,288, making it the 401st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kenton County is 37.7 years, which is 3.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kenton County is $80,548, which ranks #564 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Kenton County is $244,400, 13.3% below the national median. Renters in Kenton County pay a median gross rent of $1,069 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kenton County, 37.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Kenton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (4.4%).
All data for Kenton County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.