Population 171,288 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kenton County
Household size in Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.61 people per household, Kenton County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.3 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Kenton County is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Kenton County is younger than at least four in five Kentucky counties.
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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Kenton County as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 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 Kenton County
Renters in Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.9% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Kenton County own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kenton County: 8.1% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Kenton County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Kentucky counties.
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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Kenton County run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast. Only six of Kentucky's 120 counties 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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $928 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,228 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$469 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
The median renter in Kenton County pays $1,228 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $469 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 Kenton County
Bachelor's degrees in Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.2% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Kenton County as nationally: 36.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Kentucky counties have a higher share of college graduates: only six of 120.
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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Kenton County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Kentucky counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only seven of 120.
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 Kenton County
| Period | Kenton County | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Kenton County than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Kenton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | 2.61 | 38.2 | 11.1% | 29.3% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,228 | 36.2% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Campbell County | 2.39 | 40.1 | 9.6% | 28.9% | 7.0% | 1971 | $1,190 | 40.2% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| Boone County | 2.84 | 38.7 | 11.4% | 23.7% | 5.7% | 1995 | $1,524 | 36.3% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Hamilton County | 2.38 | 38.7 | 12.3% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1964 | $1,250 | 41.2% | 92.5% | 5.3% |
| Clermont County | 2.52 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,187 | 31.1% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Ohio County | 2.29 | 45.2 | 11.3% | 18.7% | 6.5% | 1971 | $1,032 | 18.1% | 93.8% | 1.4% |
| Dearborn County | 2.56 | 43.6 | 8.4% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 1982 | $922 | 25.0% | 92.7% | 2.1% |
| Brown County | 2.56 | 43.0 | 11.7% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1981 | $820 | 15.5% | 87.4% | 5.0% |
| Ripley County | 2.53 | 41.3 | 10.9% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 1977 | $863 | 20.9% | 90.7% | 3.1% |
| Jennings County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 13.5% | 21.2% | 7.3% | 1983 | $1,000 | 14.5% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Jackson County | 2.63 | 38.9 | 11.3% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,034 | 20.3% | 86.9% | 2.8% |
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 Kenton County. 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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