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Erlanger

Kentucky · 18,082 residents · 8.391 sq mi
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Erlanger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $131,300. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
18,082
+8%since 2000
from 16,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,155 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+3%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,513
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,835 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,559
+32%since 2000
from $20,834 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(15,846)
Black1.8%(299)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(253)
Asian0.7%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(1,646)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(16,429)
Black3%(544)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(562)
Asian0.8%(150)
Other1.5%(275)
Diversity Score20.1%(3,640)
Diversity Score
20
+104%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erlanger, Kentucky?

Erlanger, Kentucky has about 18,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erlanger, Kentucky?

The typical household in Erlanger, Kentucky earns about $57,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erlanger, Kentucky expensive?

In Erlanger, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $131,300, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Erlanger, Kentucky?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Erlanger, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erlanger, Kentucky?

About 7.2% of people in Erlanger, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erlanger, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Erlanger, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,103 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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