Erlanger, KY Demographics

A map of Erlanger's Population by Race

Erlanger, Kentucky had a population of 19,611 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 3.5% Black, 1.4% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Erlanger, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is the 20th 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).

Erlanger's White Population

16,490 residents of Erlanger identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more White than neighboring Elsmere (74.8% White), and Crescent Springs (79.2% White). Erlanger is less White than neighboring Crestview Hills (88.2% White), Edgewood (92.6% White), and Lakeside Park (88.9% White).

Erlanger's Black Population

687 residents of Erlanger identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #179 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (0.6% Black). Erlanger is less Black than neighboring Crestview Hills (4.6% Black), Elsmere (6.1% Black), Lakeside Park (4% Black), and Crescent Springs (4.6% Black).

Erlanger's Asian Population

279 residents of Erlanger identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #94 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more Asian than neighboring Elsmere (1% Asian), Edgewood (1.3% Asian), and Lakeside Park (0.6% Asian). Erlanger is less Asian than neighboring Crescent Springs (4.3% Asian).

Erlanger's Hispanic Population

912 residents of Erlanger identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestview Hills (2.5% Hispanic), Edgewood (2.1% Hispanic), and Lakeside Park (2.7% Hispanic). Erlanger is less Hispanic than neighboring Elsmere (10.7% Hispanic), and Crescent Springs (5.6% Hispanic).

Erlanger's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Erlanger identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #73 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crestview Hills (0.4% Native American/Other), Elsmere (0.9% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Lakeside Park (0.6% Native American/Other). Erlanger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crescent Springs (1.5% Native American/Other).

Erlanger's Multiracial Population

1,053 residents of Erlanger identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Erlanger roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Erlanger is ranked #88 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Erlanger is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestview Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Edgewood (3.1% Multiracial), Lakeside Park (3.2% Multiracial), and Crescent Springs (4.8% Multiracial). Erlanger is less Multiracial than neighboring Elsmere (6.5% Multiracial).

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