The Town FilesKenton County, Kentucky
171,288 people. The median home is worth $244,400 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $80,548.
Towns in Kenton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 40,961 | $187,300 | $61,166 | 37.6 |
| Independence | 28,676 | $263,700 | $102,361 | 33.7 |
| Erlanger | 19,611 | $209,000 | $75,840 | 38.0 |
| Elsmere | 9,159 | $171,900 | $60,503 | 30.6 |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,702 | $357,100 | $86,310 | 36.4 |
| Edgewood | 8,435 | $312,200 | $119,028 | 45.5 |
| Villa Hills | 7,310 | $362,500 | $107,859 | 43.6 |
| Taylor Mill | 6,873 | $241,000 | $88,546 | 39.2 |
| Fort Wright | 5,851 | $328,900 | $105,024 | 37.5 |
| Ludlow | 4,385 | $184,800 | $65,284 | 37.4 |
| Crescent Springs | 4,319 | $302,100 | $83,066 | 41.4 |
| Crestview Hills | 3,246 | $279,800 | $95,441 | 37.0 |
| Park Hills | 3,162 | $282,100 | $99,861 | 32.5 |
| Lakeside Park | 2,841 | $360,400 | $128,650 | 38.7 |
People and housing
| Kenton County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,400 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $1,069 | $837 |
| Median household income | $80,548 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 37.7 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
74,672 jobs in 2024, average pay $71,985 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 371 storm events in Kenton County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kenton County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3469: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).