Elsmere, KY Demographics

A map of Elsmere's Population by Race

Elsmere, Kentucky had a population of 9,159 in 2020. It was 74.8% White, 6.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, 10.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elsmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is the 51st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Elsmere's White Population

6,854 residents of Elsmere identify as White, or 74.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Elsmere slightly less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #505 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is less White than neighboring Erlanger (84.1% White), Edgewood (92.6% White), Crestview Hills (88.2% White), Florence (75.2% White), and Lakeside Park (88.9% White).

Elsmere's Black Population

561 residents of Elsmere identify as Black, or 6.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #114 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Black than neighboring Erlanger (3.5% Black), Edgewood (0.6% Black), Crestview Hills (4.6% Black), and Lakeside Park (4% Black). Elsmere is less Black than neighboring Florence (8.1% Black).

Elsmere's Asian Population

89 residents of Elsmere identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Asian than neighboring Lakeside Park (0.6% Asian). Elsmere is less Asian than neighboring Erlanger (1.4% Asian), Edgewood (1.3% Asian), Crestview Hills (1.4% Asian), and Florence (2.7% Asian).

Elsmere's Hispanic Population

979 residents of Elsmere identify as Hispanic, or 10.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elsmere slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Erlanger (4.7% Hispanic), Edgewood (2.1% Hispanic), Crestview Hills (2.5% Hispanic), Florence (8.7% Hispanic), and Lakeside Park (2.7% Hispanic).

Elsmere's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Elsmere identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #89 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0.2% Native American/Other), Crestview Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Florence (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lakeside Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Elsmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erlanger (1% Native American/Other).

Elsmere's Multiracial Population

595 residents of Elsmere identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elsmere roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Elsmere is ranked #30 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elsmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Erlanger (5.4% Multiracial), Edgewood (3.1% Multiracial), Crestview Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Florence (4.5% Multiracial), and Lakeside Park (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.