Kenton County PUMA, KY

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2021 Population

168,264

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

0.268% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.9%

3.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$68,503

2.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$176,000

5.33% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

84,609

0.853% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Kenton County PUMA, KY had a population of 168k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $68,503. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Kenton County PUMA, KY grew from 166,552 to 168,264, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $66,541 to $68,503, a 2.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenton County PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), Other (Hispanic) (1.44%), and White (Hispanic) (1.31%).

5.03% of the households in Kenton County PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Kenton County PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY are Thomas More University (440 degrees awarded in 2021) and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (95 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Kenton County PUMA, KY was $176,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Kenton County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenton County PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Kenton County PUMA, KY borders Boone County PUMA, KY, Northern Kentucky Area Development District (Southeast) PUMA, KY, Cincinnati City (West) PUMA, OH, and Cincinnati City (Central) PUMA, OH.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Kenton County PUMA, KY is home to a population of 168k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.55% of Kenton County PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (5.97k people).

In 2021, there were 19.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (147k people) in Kenton County PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kenton County PUMA, KY are Spanish (3,788 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (808 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (457 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,601

Women

50.3%

83,661

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 168,262 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.8%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.8% of Kenton County PUMA, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Kenton County PUMA, KY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kenton County PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenton County PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
147k ± 344
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.56k ± 463
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.92k ± 630

3.52%

Hispanic Population

5.92k people

3.52% of the people in Kenton County PUMA, KY are hispanic (5.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenton County PUMA, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guatemala
1,370 ± 905 people
Mexico
636 ± 618 people
India
352 ± 460 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kenton County PUMA, KY was Guatemala, the natal country of 1,370 Kenton County PUMA, KY residents, followed by Mexico with 636 and India with 352.

Foreign-Born Population

3.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.97k people

3.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.81k people

As of 2021, 3.55% of Kenton County PUMA, KY residents (5.97k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenton County PUMA, KY was 3.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kenton County PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,788 households (2.41%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
808 households (0.514%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
457 households (0.29%)

5.03% of the households in Kenton County PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kenton County PUMA, KY was Spanish. 2.41% of the households in Kenton County PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,150 ± 363
Gulf War (2001-)
1,415 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
1,329 ± 357

Kenton County PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.23 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenton County PUMA, KY employs 84.6k people. The largest industries in Kenton County PUMA, KY are Restaurants & Food Services (5,328 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,275 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,086 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($167,076), Iron & steel mills & steel product manufacturing ($166,824), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($120,114).

Males in Kenton County PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,936. The income inequality in Kenton County PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,218

Women

47.9%

43,675

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Kenton County PUMA, KY in 2020 was 83,893 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kenton County PUMA, KY.

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Occupations

84.6k

2021 Value

0.853%

1 Year growth

± 0.853%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenton County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.853%, from 83.9k employees to 84.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenton County PUMA, KY, are Registered nurses (2,176 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,165 people), and Other managers (2,152 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenton County PUMA, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.6k

2021 Value

0.853%

1 Year growth

± 0.853%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Kenton County PUMA, KY grew at a rate of 0.853%, from 83.9k employees to 84.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenton County PUMA, KY, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,328 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,275 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,086 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenton County PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Kenton County PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,016

Median earning men ± $2,289

$37,141

Median earning women ± $1,382

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,500), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,164), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,236).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($56,328), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,172), and Information ($48,137).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kenton County PUMA, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Kenton County PUMA, KY awarded 535 degrees. The student population of Kenton County PUMA, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 931 male students and 1,143 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenton County PUMA, KY are White (405 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (54 and 10.1%), Unknown (29 and 5.43%), and Hispanic or Latino (21 and 3.93%).

The largest universities in Kenton County PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Thomas More University (440 and 82.2%) and Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (95 and 17.8%).

The most popular majors in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY are General Business Administration & Management (139 and 26%), Medical Assistant (56 and 10.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (32 and 5.98%).

The median tuition cost in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY for private four year colleges is $33,060.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Kenton County PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,074 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,074 students enrolled in Kenton County PUMA, KY, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,481 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY was General Business Administration & Management with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Thomas More University
440 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger
95 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Thomas More University with 440 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 202 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenton County PUMA, KY, which is 0.607 times less than the 333 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 405 degrees mean that there were 7.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 54 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.641% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.794% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kenton County PUMA, KY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (37k), Bachelors Degree (28k), and Some college (26.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenton County PUMA, KY was $176,000 in 2021, which is 0.719 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $167,100 to $176,000, a 5.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenton County PUMA, KY is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Kenton County PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenton County PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kenton County PUMA, KY is $68,503. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kenton County PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

Housing

Property

$176,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,650

$45,459

Median Property Taxes

±$1,470

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenton County PUMA, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kenton County PUMA, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Kenton County PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kenton County PUMA, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kenton County PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Kenton County PUMA, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$68,503

Median Household Income

± $2,977

67k

Number of Households

± 1,993

In 2021, the median household income of the 67k households in Kenton County PUMA, KY grew to $68,503 from the previous year's value of $66,541.

The following chart displays the households in Kenton County PUMA, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2021 Wage GINI in Kenton County PUMA, KY

0.449

2020 Wage GINI in Kenton County PUMA, KY

In 2021, the income inequality in Kenton County PUMA, KY was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.83% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kenton County PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kenton County PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kenton County PUMA, KY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.2%)
Worked At Home (8.48%)
Carpooled (7.48%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Kenton County PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.48%) and those who carpooled to work (7.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenton County PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.31% of the workforce in Kenton County PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenton County PUMA, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenton County PUMA, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenton County PUMA, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenton County PUMA, KY (19.8k out of 166k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenton County PUMA, KY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.6% of the population of Kenton County PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 56.5% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 9.5% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.37%

Uninsured

56.5%

Employer Coverage

16.1%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

9.5%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenton County PUMA, KY grew by 2.11% from 5.26% to 5.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kenton County PUMA, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.