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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Wright

Kentucky · 6,574 residents · 3.399 sq mi
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Fort Wright is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,086. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $91,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,574
+16%vs 2000
vs 5,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,934 / sq mi
+16%vs 2000
vs 1,671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Wright
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,086
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,394 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,318
−33%vs 2000
vs $27,448 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$436
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $564 in 2000
US average: $450
74.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
26.0% rent
2.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,503)
Black1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(39)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(342)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(6,569)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(30)
0
−92%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
12.0%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

Fort Wright, Kentucky has about 6,574 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Wright, Kentucky earns about $40,086 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Wright, Kentucky expensive?

In Fort Wright, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $91,400, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Wright, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

About 2.2% of people in Fort Wright, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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