Ryland Heights, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 789, Ryland Heights's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ryland Heights is a small community located in Kentucky, within Kenton County. The total population is 789. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ryland Heights is 53.3 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 13.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ryland Heights is $69,000. This is 8% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $213,700. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ryland Heights has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower 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 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ryland Heights, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.