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Erlanger

Kentucky · 19,611 residents · 8.391 sq mi
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Erlanger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,589. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $140,300. Households here earn about 35% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,611
+18%since 2000
from 16,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,337 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,987 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,589
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,835 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,938
+68%since 2000
from $20,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$874
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(16,490)
Black3.5%(687)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(912)
Asian1.4%(279)
Other5.5%(1,077)
Diversity Score34.3%(6,719)
Diversity Score
34
+247%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erlanger, Kentucky?

Erlanger, Kentucky has about 19,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Erlanger, Kentucky?

The typical household in Erlanger, Kentucky earns about $70,589 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 $140,300, and the typical rent is about $874 a month.

How educated are people in Erlanger, Kentucky?

About 32.2% 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 10.3% 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 3,632 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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