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

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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.

geosearchPopulation & 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).

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.

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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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenton County PUMA, KY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    147k ± 344
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    7.56k ± 463
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.92k ± 630
3.52%
Hispanic Population
5.92k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Guatemala
    1,370 ± 905 people
  2. Mexico
    636 ± 618 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,788 households (2.41%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    808 households (0.514%)
  3. 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,150 ± 363
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,415 ± 302
  3. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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.

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.

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US Representatives from Kentucky

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

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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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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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).

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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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 75 degree-majors awarded
  2. 32 degree-majors awarded
  3. 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 440 degrees awarded
  2. 95 degrees awarded

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

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

Property

$176,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,650
$45,459
Median Property Taxes
±$1,470

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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%.

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Income by Location

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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.

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Household Income

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$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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.48%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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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.

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.

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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%.

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