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Fort Wright

County:
Kenton County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
3.399
State:
Kentucky

Fort Wright is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Fort Wright has a 2026 population of 6,244. Fort Wright is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 7.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,799 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Wright is $105,024 with a poverty rate of 3.05%. The median age in Fort Wright is 37.5 years: 33.2 years for males, and 46.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.4 males.

6.2K
Total Population
1,837
Density (mi²)
74 1.2%
Growth

Fort Wright Population

Fort Wright Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,244741.2%
20256,170741.21%
20246,096631.04%
20236,0332684.65%
20225,765-22-0.38%
20215,787-12-0.21%
20205,79950.09%
20195,77820.03%
20185,77610.02%
20175,775-4-0.07%
20165,77900%
20155,779100.17%
20145,76900%
20135,769340.59%
20125,735330.58%
20115,70200%
20105,702-21-0.37%
20005,681-889-13.53%
19906,5702,08946.62%
19804,481-338-7.01%
19704,81900%

Median Age

Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 46.5 years
Male: 33.2 years

Fort Wright Adults

There are 4,699 adults, (1,198 of whom are seniors) in Fort Wright.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,811 (47.7%)
Male: 3,076 (52.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Wright includes 84.49% White, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,97484.49%
Two or more races5158.75%
Other race2584.38%
Black or African American991.68%
Native American280.48%
Asian130.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2534.3%
Two or more races971.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,97484.49%
Two or more races4187.1%
Black or African American991.68%
Native American280.48%
Asian130.22%
Other race50.08%

Fort Wright Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Wright 's average per capita income is $60,342. Household income levels show a median of $105,024. The poverty rate stands at 3.05%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$140,694-
Families$128,036$130,981
Households$105,024$108,175
Non Families$55,600$68,633

$60,342

Average Income

$105,024

Median Household Income

3.05%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)