Population 13,261 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Mitchell
Household size in Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Mitchell average 2.71 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Cincinnati area overall, where it has 2.55 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.75, as it has nationally.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fort Mitchell is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, mirroring the country. Fort Mitchell is younger than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Fort Mitchell than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.9 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 Fort Mitchell
Renters in Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fort Mitchell is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a quarter of owners (26.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 7.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Fort Mitchell is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Fort Mitchell are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $870 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $883 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $929 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,180 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$310 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Fort Mitchell runs $1,180 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $310 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Fort Mitchell
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.1% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.2% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.6% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.3% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Fort Mitchell than nationally: 44.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.3% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.0% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fort Mitchell: 96.0% 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 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Fort Mitchell
| Period | Fort Mitchell | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fort Mitchell has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Fort Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Mitchell | 2.71 | 36.3 | 13.2% | 22.6% | 8.2% | 1978 | $1,180 | 44.3% | 96.0% | 3.2% |
| Edgewood | 2.59 | 44.2 | 4.7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 1976 | $1,077 | 51.8% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Lakeside Park | 2.30 | 39.6 | 9.3% | 41.2% | 10.8% | 1971 | $1,093 | 36.4% | 96.2% | 2.4% |
| Crestview Hills | 2.54 | 35.0 | 5.9% | 34.4% | 8.6% | 1982 | $1,240 | 49.2% | 96.9% | 4.0% |
| Taylor Mill | 2.51 | 38.5 | 10.8% | 18.6% | 8.3% | 1978 | $1,142 | 36.8% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| Latonia | 2.47 | 44.2 | 14.0% | 25.7% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,087 | 24.3% | 90.4% | 3.1% |
| Fort Wright | 2.43 | 41.0 | 8.5% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,277 | 45.4% | 92.6% | 3.0% |
| Kenton Vale | 2.58 | 28.7 | 37.8% | 77.3% | 20.5% | 1956 | $355 | 13.1% | 69.5% | 7.4% |
| Erlanger | 2.45 | 38.5 | 12.1% | 29.9% | 5.8% | 1975 | $1,191 | 32.4% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Crescent Springs | 2.37 | 42.7 | 11.9% | 23.2% | 7.4% | 1989 | $1,021 | 34.3% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
| Elsmere | 2.65 | 32.0 | 9.7% | 28.2% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,218 | 24.4% | 91.2% | 4.2% |
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 Fort Mitchell. 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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