Kenton County, Kentucky

Total Population: 169,817

County Seat: Independence

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Median Home Value

$227,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$79,421

Across all households

Median Age

37.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

37.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

15.4%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

4.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$79,421

Mean Household Income

$104,860

Per Capita Income

$42,623

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

6.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$227,500

Median Rent

$1,018/mo

Total Housing Units

72,896

Owner-Occupied

70.0%

Renter-Occupied

30.0%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Married Couple Households

46.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.6%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

91.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21117.