Kenton County, Kentucky

Kenton County: County in Kentucky, United States

About

Kenton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 159,720 and a population density of 375 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 167,949 inhabitants. Its county seat is Independence, Covington. The county was created 185 years ago in 1840.

Kenton County locator map
Location of Kenton County on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Kenton County

Population : 167,949 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
Area : 426 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.5%
Land as percent of area : 97.5%
Named for : Simon Kenton
Altitude : 840 feet / 256 meters
Capital : Independence, Covington
Establishment : January 01, 1840
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 03:34:08 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 394 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 4.9% (2010-2020)
Kenton county courthouse image
Kenton county courthouse
Kenton county courthouse image
Kenton county courthouse image

Geography

Kenton County is located at 38°56'0"N 84°32'0"W (38.9334600, -84.5333400). It has 2 neighbors: Boone County and Grant County.

Kenton County map

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The largest city of Kenton County is Covington with a population of 40,314. Other cities include, Independence population 28,903, Erlanger population 19,393, Edgewood population 8,779 and Fort Mitchell population 8,263. See all Kenton County cities & populated places.

Kenton County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenton County.

City Name Population Title
Covington 40,314 The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
Independence 28,903 City in Kentucky
Erlanger 19,393 City in Kentucky, United States
Edgewood 8,779 City in Kentucky, United States
Elsmere 8,646 Town in Delaware
Fort Mitchell 8,263 City in Kentucky
Villa Hills 7,481 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Taylor Mill 6,820 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Fort Wright 5,779 City in Kentucky, United States
Ludlow 4,506 City in Kentucky
Crescent Springs 4,138 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Crestview Hills 3,333 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Park Hills 2,995 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lakeside Park 2,753 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Ryland Heights 1,081 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bromley 809 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

Kenton County has 2 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Kenton County increased by 4.9% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 159,720 - census
2011 160,526 0.5% estimation process
2012 161,704 0.73% estimation process
2013 163,131 0.87% estimation process
2014 163,623 0.3% estimation process
2015 164,478 0.52% estimation process
2016 164,962 0.29% estimation process
2017 165,608 0.39% estimation process
2018 166,292 0.41% estimation process
2019 166,998 0.42% estimation process
2020 167,949 0.57% estimation process

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People born in Kenton County (7)

People born in Kenton County, including politician John G. Carlisle, politician Ken Lucas, racehorse owner and breeder Bruce Lunsford, .

List

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County Name Population Title
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Lexington-Fayette 314,488 The most populous city in Kentucky and the center of the Lexington-Fayette metropolitan area.
Meads 288,649 A census-designated place located in Meade County, Kentucky.
Ironville 288,649 A city located in Lawrence County, Kentucky.
Lexington 225,366 The second most populous city in Kentucky.
Boone County 135,396 County in Kentucky, United States
Warren County 134,510 County in Kentucky, United States
Hardin County 111,309 County in Tennessee, United States
Daviess County 101,978 County in Kentucky, United States
Madison County 94,265 County in Kentucky, United States
Campbell County 94,020 County in northeastern Wyoming, United States
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Christian County 71,478 County in Missouri, United States
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