Kenton County's estimated 2026 population is 180,090 with a growth rate of 1.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kenton County is the 3rd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 159,967 and has seen a growth of 12.58% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kenton County includes 87.15% White, 4.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.15%)
Two or more races (5.23%)
Black or African American (4.19%)
Other race (1.93%)
Asian (1.25%)
Native American (0.16%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147,989 | 87.15% |
| Two or more races | 8,882 | 5.23% |
| Black or African American | 7,120 | 4.19% |
| Other race | 3,272 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 2,129 | 1.25% |
| Native American | 274 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kenton County's average per capita income is $52,667. Household income levels show a median of $79,421. The poverty rate stands at 11.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $119,327 | $148,030 |
| Families | $100,311 | $126,346 |
| Households | $79,421 | $104,860 |
| Non Families | $50,479 | $63,811 |
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