Campbell County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Campbell County, Kentucky Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Campbell County, Kentucky has a population of 93,426, the 9th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $77,567 and the median home value is $252,000. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Campbell County Quick Facts

Population 93,426

Median Household Income $77,567

Median Home Value $252,000

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 39.3 years

Homeownership Rate 71.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 39.7%

High School Graduation 93.9%

Cities/Places 16

Population 93,426 9th of 120

Median Income $77,567 22% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.1%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Campbell County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	93,193	93,426	+0.3%
Median household income	$77,271	$77,567	+0.4%
Median home value	$234,500	$252,000	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Campbell

$77,567

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Campbell

$252,000

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%

$25K-$50K 17.1%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 39.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

2.3%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

10.0%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

8.8%

$200K+

12.5%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

66.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.1%

Renter 28.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,145/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

23.4%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

24.6%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Campbell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Thomas	17,169	$104,350	6.2%	$335,000
Newport	13,967	$60,853	20.8%	$217,600
Alexandria	10,562	$102,239	7.7%	$284,800
Highland Heights	6,444	$53,275	19.9%	$169,700
Cold Spring	6,341	$75,000	9.9%	$253,600
Dayton	5,743	$65,992	15.9%	$163,500
Bellevue	5,636	$71,166	11.4%	$206,500
Southgate	3,717	$54,421	19.8%	$190,800
Claryville	3,251	$81,458	1.2%	$278,200
Wilder	3,135	$70,893	18.6%	$159,900
Silver Grove	1,008	$46,595	7.5%	$107,700
Melbourne	627	$80,000	24.3%	$166,200
Crestview	505	$93,750	8.7%	$173,900
Mentor	271	$90,625	10.0%	$222,700
Woodlawn	181	$84,821	16.0%	$202,300
California	49	$77,813	6.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Campbell County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 93,426. It is the 9th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Campbell County is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Campbell County is $77,567. This is 22% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.1%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $252,000. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Campbell County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 7.5%.

Education

39.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Campbell County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 44% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Campbell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Campbell County, Kentucky?

Campbell County has a population of 93,426, making it the 9th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Campbell County?

The median household income in Campbell County is $77,567 with a poverty rate of 11.1%.

How many cities are in Campbell County, Kentucky?

Campbell County contains 16 Census-designated places.