Erlanger, KY

Census Place

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2024 Population
19,875
US Senator
Mitch McConnell
Republican Party
US Senator
Rand Paul
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
38
0.796% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
13.7%
23.8% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$75,840
3.29% 1-year decline
2024 Median Property Value
$209,000
10.3% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
10,280
2.65% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Erlanger, 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.

97.5% of the residents in Erlanger, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Erlanger, KY are Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (42 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Erlanger, KY was $209,000, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Erlanger, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Erlanger, KY was 2 cars per household.

United StatesKentuckyKenton County, KYCincinnati, OH-KY-INNorthern Kentucky Area Development District (North Central)--Kenton County PUMA, KYNorthern Kentucky Area Development District (Northwest)--Boone County PUMA, KY

Population & Diversity

Erlanger, KY is home to a population of 19.9k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.14% of Erlanger, KY residents were born outside of the country (822 people).

In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in Erlanger, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 986 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%
2024 Citizenship
98.7%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.5% of Erlanger, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Erlanger, KY was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Erlanger, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    16.2k ± 676
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.19k ± 384
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    986 ± 378
4.8%
Hispanic Population
954 people

In 2024, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in Erlanger, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.19k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 986 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.8% of the people in Erlanger, KY are hispanic (954 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Erlanger, KY as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    34,091 ± 4,516 people
  2. Cuba
    20,475 ± 3,505 people
  3. India
    12,629 ± 2,755 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 34,091 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 20,475 and India with 12,629.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.14%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
822 people
2.55%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
502 people

As of 2024, 4.14% of Erlanger, KY residents (822 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Erlanger, KY was 2.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    283 ± 103
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    172 ± 104
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    103 ± 79

Erlanger, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Erlanger, KY employs 10.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Erlanger, KY were Manufacturing (1,501 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,298 people), and Retail Trade (1,194 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($83,735), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,929), and Finance & Insurance ($66,719).

Employment

Occupations

10.3k
2024 Value
± 854
−2.65%
1 Year decline
± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Erlanger, KY declined at a rate of −2.65%, from 10.6k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Erlanger, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,211 people), Management Occupations (1,176 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (900 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Erlanger, KY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.3k
2024 Value
± 854
−2.65%
1 Year decline
± 11.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Erlanger, KY declined at a rate of −2.65%, from 10.6k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Erlanger, KY, are Manufacturing (1,501 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,298 people), and Retail Trade (1,194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Erlanger, KY, though some of these residents may live in Erlanger, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,688
Median earning men ± $5,831
$43,363
Median earning women ± $3,817

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($74,688), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,250), and Wholesale Trade ($57,558).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,406), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,477), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.51%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.98M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.51% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

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

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

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

Voting results are not available for Erlanger, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (33.9%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.808%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 64.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.808%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell
Senator from Kentucky2
Assumed office on January 3, 1985
Rand Paul
Senator from Kentucky3
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Erlanger, KY awarded 42 degrees. The student population of Erlanger, KY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 63 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Erlanger, KY are Unknown (22 and 52.4%), White (15 and 35.7%), Two or More Races (2 and 4.76%), and Black or African American (2 and 4.76%).

The largest universities in Erlanger, KY by number of degrees awarded are Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger (42 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Erlanger, KY are Medical Assistant (21 and 50%), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (11 and 26.2%), and Dental Assisting (10 and 23.8%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 67 students enrolled in Erlanger, KY, 5.97% men and 94% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 39 records, of which 94.9% were women and 5.13% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medical Assistant
    21 degrees awarded
  2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
    11 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    10 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Erlanger, KY was Medical Assistant with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Erlanger, KY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger with 42 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Erlanger, KY, which is 0.05 times less than the 40 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 22 degrees mean that there were 1.47 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 15 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Erlanger, KY was $209,000 in 2024, which is 0.628 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $189,400 to $209,000, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Erlanger, KY is 69.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Erlanger, KY have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Erlanger, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$209,000
Median Property Value 2024
±$15,076
$5,398
Median Property Taxes
±$559

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 Erlanger, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

69.3%
Homeownership
2024
65.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 69.3% of the housing units in Erlanger, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$75,840
Median Household Income
± $8,552
7.79k
Number of Households
± 718

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.79k households in Erlanger, KY declined from $75,840 from the previous year's value of $78,420.

The following chart displays the households in Erlanger, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Erlanger, KY is from Kentucky.
0.449
2023 Wage GINI in Kentucky
0.452
2022 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2023, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.729% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (71.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
  3. Carpooled (8.53%)

In 2024, 71.3% of workers in Erlanger, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.53%).

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.

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Erlanger, KY have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Erlanger, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Erlanger, KY (2.67k out of 19.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Erlanger, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

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Health

96% of the population of Erlanger, KY has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 16.1% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 8.24% on non-group plans, and 0.454% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1,601 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,601 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1502 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.1% were men and 48.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.99%
Uninsured
57.8%
Employer Coverage
16.1%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
8.24%
Non-Group
0.454%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Erlanger, KY grew by 14.4% from 3.49% to 3.99%.

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