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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fort Wright

Kentucky · 5,681 residents · 3.399 sq mi
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Fort Wright is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,394. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $134,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,681
−14%since 1990
from 6,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,671 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,934 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+11%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Wright
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,394
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,086 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,448
+50%since 1990
from $18,318 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $436 in 1990
US average: $602
71.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
28.2% rent
2.6
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(6,569)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(5,503)
Black1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(39)
Asian0.8%(45)
Diversity Score6%(342)
6
+1221%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.1%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 30.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−36%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,681 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fort Wright, Kentucky earns about $52,394 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 $134,700, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

About 38.1% 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 3.9% of people in Fort Wright, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Wright, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Wright, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 893 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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