COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kenton County

Kentucky · 151,464 residents · 160.371 sq mi

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Kenton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,906. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $102,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 34.5

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% 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

Total population

151,464

+7%since 1990

from 142,031 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

944 / sq mi

+7%since 1990

from 886 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

34.5

+9%since 1990

from 31.8 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024171K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$43,906

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $30,516 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$22,085

+63%since 1990

from $13,587 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

9.0%

−0.8 ptssince 1990

from 9.9% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$102,900

+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $64,600 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$517

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $370 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

66.4%

+0.6 ptssince 1990

from 65.8% in 1990

33.6% rent

Afford Score

2.3

+11%since 1990

from 2.1 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.6%(137,136)

Black2.9%(4,107)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(649)

Asian0.3%(429)

Diversity Score9.4%(13,375)

2000

White, non-Hispanic93.3%(141,315)

Black3.8%(5,782)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,669)

Asian0.6%(874)

Diversity Score13.3%(20,168)

Diversity Score

+41%since 1990

from 9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.9%

+5.9 ptssince 1990

from 17.0% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

82.1%

+7.8 ptssince 1990

from 74.4% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.9%

+2.3 ptssince 1990

from 5.6% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

14.3 min

−28%since 1990

from 19.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton County, Kentucky?

Kenton County, Kentucky has about 151,464 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kenton County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Kenton County, Kentucky earns about $43,906 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenton County, Kentucky expensive?

In Kenton County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Kenton County, Kentucky?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kenton County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenton County, Kentucky?

About 9.0% of people in Kenton County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenton County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenton County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,433 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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