Population 6,105 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cold Spring
Household size in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Cold Spring are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has edged down from 2.26 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.2, Cold Spring is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only five of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Cold Spring (9.6%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.8 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cold Spring
Renters in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cold Spring is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Cold Spring: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Cold Spring has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1992 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Cold Spring has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1992, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Cold Spring has newer homes than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $793 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $986 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,205 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$412 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cold Spring pays $1,205 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $412 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cold Spring
Bachelor's degrees in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.5% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Cold Spring (43.4%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Cold Spring has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Kentucky cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.1% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Cold Spring: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Cold Spring has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cold Spring
| Period | Cold Spring | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cold Spring has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.6 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cold Spring compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Spring | 2.20 | 46.2 | 9.6% | 20.3% | 5.5% | 1992 | $1,205 | 43.4% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| Highland Heights | 2.14 | 36.1 | 10.8% | 32.0% | 17.6% | 1978 | $1,029 | 41.6% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Crestview | 2.57 | 35.6 | 18.7% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1954 | $1,521 | 40.4% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Tylor Mill | 2.94 | 46.4 | 5.4% | 9.7% | 22.3% | 1960 | $1,219 | 20.1% | 90.9% | 2.4% |
| Silver Grove | 1.92 | 43.5 | 14.2% | 34.3% | 3.4% | 1951 | $589 | 12.6% | 88.4% | 6.5% |
| Wilder | 2.25 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 15.1% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,295 | 52.1% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| Latonia | 2.47 | 44.2 | 14.0% | 25.7% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,087 | 24.3% | 90.4% | 3.1% |
| Taylor Mill | 2.51 | 38.5 | 10.8% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 1978 | $1,142 | 36.8% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| Ryland Heights | 2.57 | 50.3 | 4.9% | 11.7% | 13.9% | 1971 | $1,258 | 28.1% | 92.1% | 4.1% |
| Southgate | 2.00 | 38.6 | 14.0% | 33.2% | 5.6% | 1974 | $1,152 | 39.8% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| Melbourne | 2.49 | 44.7 | 11.2% | 20.0% | 3.8% | 1977 | $921 | 26.5% | 91.9% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cold Spring. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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