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Fort Mitchell

Kentucky · 8,702 residents · 3.097 sq mi
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Fort Mitchell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,376. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,702
+8%since 2000
from 8,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,810 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,376
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,335 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,678
+49%since 2000
from $29,229 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $148,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+21%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(7,803)
Black1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(69)
Asian0.8%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(530)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(7,432)
Black3.8%(327)
Hispanic / Latino5%(433)
Asian1.7%(148)
Other1.3%(116)
Diversity Score27.9%(2,424)
Diversity Score
28
+325%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky?

Fort Mitchell, Kentucky has about 8,702 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky?

The typical household in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky earns about $72,376 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Mitchell, Kentucky expensive?

In Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $279,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky?

About 46.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky?

About 4.2% of people in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Mitchell, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,264 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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