16 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 1 | 41,945 | 40,942 | 0.4% | 3,186 | 13 | City |
| Independence | 2 | 30,901 | 28,786 | 1.16% | 1,742 | 18 | City |
| Erlanger | 3 | 20,413 | 19,689 | 0.6% | 2,433 | 8 | City |
| Fort Mitchell | 4 | 8,795 | 8,707 | 0.17% | 2,840 | 3 | City |
| Edgewood | 5 | 8,567 | 8,443 | 0.25% | 2,010 | 4 | City |
| Villa Hills | 6 | 7,989 | 7,310 | 1.43% | 2,219 | 4 | City |
| Taylor Mill | 7 | 7,233 | 6,881 | 0.82% | 1,183 | 6 | City |
| Fort Wright | 8 | 6,244 | 5,799 | 1.2% | 1,837 | 3 | City |
| Crescent Springs | 9 | 4,895 | 4,331 | 1.96% | 3,276 | 1 | City |
| Ludlow | 10 | 4,390 | 4,390 | 0% | 4,793 | 1 | City |
| Crestview Hills | 11 | 3,386 | 3,242 | 0.71% | 1,783 | 2 | City |
| Park Hills | 12 | 3,201 | 3,170 | 0.16% | 4,120 | 1 | City |
| Lakeside Park | 13 | 2,858 | 2,840 | 0.11% | 3,645 | 1 | City |
| Ryland Heights | 14 | 962 | 925 | 0.63% | 182 | 5 | City |
| Bromley | 15 | 727 | 726 | 0% | 1,939 | 0 | City |
| Kenton Vale | 16 | 103 | 105 | 0% | 1,907 | 0 | City |
Covington is the largest city in Kenton County, with a population of 41,945.
Kenton Vale is the smallest city in Kenton County, with a population of 103.
There are 16 cities in Kenton County, Kentucky.