Kenton County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kenton County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 169,817. It is the 3rd most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kenton County is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kenton County is $79,421. This is 27% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $227,500. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Kenton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kenton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%.

Education

37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Kenton County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.5%.