Kenton County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kenton County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21117
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 160.37 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.93 sq mi
- Total Area
- 164.31 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.930503
- Longitude
- -84.533438
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 166,853
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 127,227
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 160,864 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 5,993 | 3.6% |
| White | 147,080 | 88.1% |
| Black | 6,095 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 1,297 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 449 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 124,466 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,764 | 2.2% |
| White | 115,653 | 90.9% |
| Black | 6,129 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1,723 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 783 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 253 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 171,288
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,656
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,088
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 147,467 | 86.1% |
| Black | 6,717 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2,001 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 125,430
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 46,680 | 37.2% |
| Republican | 59,286 | 47.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 11,256 | 9.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 60,336 | 48.1% |
| Female | 65,093 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 104,860 | 83.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,710 | 2.2% |
| Black | 2,958 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1,207 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 51,363
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 44,073 | 42.0% |
| Hispanic | 705 | 26.0% |
| Black | 597 | 20.2% |
| Asian | 412 | 34.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 24,116 | 40.0% |
| Female | 27,247 | 41.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 27,071 (23.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 43,988 (36.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 73,221
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $256,980
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,178
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.9%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.