Population 16,524 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fort Thomas
Household size in Fort Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fort Thomas run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.38, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fort Thomas are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 40.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Fort Thomas than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Thomas
Renters in Fort Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fort Thomas own their homes; 31.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 36.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.2% of homes in Fort Thomas are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 13 of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fort Thomas is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only three have older homes.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $682 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $744 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Fort Thomas runs $1,104 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $422 a month from 2006–10, a 62% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest 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 Fort Thomas
Bachelor's degrees in Fort Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fort Thomas is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only five of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fort Thomas: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only eight of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people 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 Thomas
| Period | Fort Thomas | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Fort Thomas than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 Thomas 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 Thomas | 2.51 | 39.8 | 9.5% | 31.3% | 5.2% | 1956 | $1,104 | 55.2% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Newport | 2.15 | 41.0 | 10.4% | 47.1% | 9.8% | 1962 | $1,246 | 37.6% | 89.8% | 6.2% |
| Southgate | 2.00 | 38.6 | 14.0% | 33.2% | 5.6% | 1974 | $1,152 | 39.8% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| Bellevue | 2.05 | 37.1 | 7.9% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 1941 | $1,394 | 45.2% | 97.2% | 2.4% |
| Dayton | 2.31 | 40.2 | 13.5% | 40.3% | 9.3% | 1948 | $1,166 | 25.7% | 90.6% | 4.8% |
| Wilder | 2.25 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 15.1% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,295 | 52.1% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| Covington | 2.29 | 35.9 | 13.9% | 60.3% | 16.5% | 1947 | $1,091 | 33.0% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| Highland Heights | 2.14 | 36.1 | 10.8% | 32.0% | 17.6% | 1978 | $1,029 | 41.6% | 95.3% | 2.9% |
| Kenton Vale | 2.58 | 28.7 | 37.8% | 77.3% | 20.5% | 1956 | $355 | 13.1% | 69.5% | 7.4% |
| Crestview | 2.57 | 35.6 | 18.7% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 1954 | $1,521 | 40.4% | 94.1% | 1.1% |
| Park Hills | 2.26 | 32.6 | 7.7% | 33.9% | 12.8% | 1953 | $1,189 | 66.3% | 97.5% | 5.6% |
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 Thomas. 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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