Kenton County Demographics
A map of Kenton County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 142,167 | 84.1% |
Black | 8,061 | 4.8% |
Multiracial | 8,056 | 4.8% |
Hispanic | 7,741 | 4.6% |
Asian | 2,015 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,024 | 0.6% |
Kenton County, Kentucky had a population of 169,064 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 4.8% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kenton County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Kenton County is the 3rd most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.
Kenton County's White Population
142,167 residents of Kenton County identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #102 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more White than neighboring Boone County (82.8% White), and Hamilton County (62.6% White). Kenton County is less White than neighboring Campbell County (88.9% White), Pendleton County (94.5% White), and Grant County (91.5% White).
Kenton County's Black Population
8,061 residents of Kenton County identify as Black, or 4.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more Black than neighboring Campbell County (3% Black), Boone County (4.1% Black), Pendleton County (0.4% Black), and Grant County (0.7% Black). Kenton County is less Black than neighboring Hamilton County (25% Black).
Kenton County's Asian Population
2,015 residents of Kenton County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #11 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more Asian than neighboring Campbell County (1.1% Asian), Pendleton County (0.2% Asian), and Grant County (0.3% Asian). Kenton County is less Asian than neighboring Boone County (2.2% Asian), and Hamilton County (3% Asian).
Kenton County's Hispanic Population
7,741 residents of Kenton County identify as Hispanic, or 4.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #20 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more Hispanic than neighboring Campbell County (2.5% Hispanic), Hamilton County (4.4% Hispanic), Pendleton County (1.4% Hispanic), and Grant County (3% Hispanic). Kenton County is less Hispanic than neighboring Boone County (5.7% Hispanic).
Kenton County's Native American/Other Population
1,024 residents of Kenton County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pendleton County (0.5% Native American/Other). Kenton County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boone County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hamilton County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Kenton County's Multiracial Population
8,056 residents of Kenton County identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kenton County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Kenton County is ranked #6 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kenton County is more Multiracial than neighboring Campbell County (4% Multiracial), Boone County (4.4% Multiracial), Hamilton County (4.3% Multiracial), Pendleton County (3.1% Multiracial), and Grant County (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.