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Dry Ridge

Kentucky · 2,191 residents · 5.162 sq mi
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Dry Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $130,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,191
+10%since 2000
from 1,995 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
424 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
+2%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dry Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,778
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,647 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,552
+48%since 2000
from $14,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.612
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.5% in 2000
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+18%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,929)
Black0.6%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(14)
Asian1.3%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,068)
Black1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(56)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(238)
Diversity Score
11
+71%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Ridge, Kentucky?

Dry Ridge, Kentucky has about 2,191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dry Ridge, Kentucky?

The typical household in Dry Ridge, Kentucky earns about $32,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dry Ridge, Kentucky expensive?

In Dry Ridge, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $130,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Dry Ridge, Kentucky?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Dry Ridge, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dry Ridge, Kentucky?

About 32.6% of people in Dry Ridge, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dry Ridge, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Dry Ridge, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 588 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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