Kenton County's estimated 2026 population is 177,117 with a growth rate of 0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kenton County is the 3rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 159,967 and has seen a growth of 10.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.7 years
Female: 38.4 years
Male: 37 years
There are 131,308 adults, (26,958 of whom are seniors) in Kenton County.
Female: 86,029 (50.2%)
Male: 85,259 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Kenton County includes 86.09% White, 3.92% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147,467 | 86.09% |
| Two or more races | 10,894 | 6.36% |
| Black or African American | 6,717 | 3.92% |
| Other race | 3,640 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 286 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 283 | 0.17% |
Kenton County's average per capita income is $53,329. Household income levels show a median of $80,548. The poverty rate stands at 11.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,710 | $155,645 |
| Families | $103,206 | $133,454 |
| Households | $80,548 | $108,303 |
| Non Families | $50,207 | $62,689 |
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