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Fort Wright

Kentucky · 5,851 residents · 3.399 sq mi
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Fort Wright is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $215,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 65% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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
5,851
+3%since 2000
from 5,681 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Fort Wright
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,208
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,394 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,436
+55%since 2000
from $27,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$937
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(5,252)
Black2.3%(132)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(159)
Asian1.3%(75)
Other4.5%(265)
Diversity Score24.9%(1,459)
Diversity Score
25
+315%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

Fort Wright, Kentucky has about 5,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Wright, Kentucky earns about $86,208 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 $215,000, and the typical rent is about $937 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Wright, Kentucky?

About 48.7% 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 3.6% 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 723 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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