Kenton County GIS Maps
Kenton County, Kentucky, has 169,064 residents and covers 160.3 square miles. The population grew 5.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Kenton County is 21117.
Covington is the county's largest population center. Kenton County also includes 8 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kenton County Trends
- Population
- 169,064▴
- Median Home Value
- $227,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 22,225▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Kenton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kenton County Population
Kenton County had 169,064 residents in 2020. That was 5.9% higher than in 2010. Kenton County added 17,600 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Covington is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 24% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1,055 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lakeside Park, Independence and Erlanger.
Population Trend in Kenton County KY
Kenton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kenton County Zip Codes
Kenton County has 8 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lakeside Park (41017), Independence (41051) and Erlanger (41018). Lakeside Park is the largest zip by population, with about 40,333 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 60% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kenton County KY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41017 | Lakeside Park | 40,333 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 41051 | Independence | 31,582 | ▴ 17.9% |
| 41018 | Erlanger | 29,305 | ▴ 7.2% |
| 41011 | Covington | 26,470 | ▴ 2.3% |
| 41015 | Covington | 21,599 | ▴ 3.5% |
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Kenton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kenton County Demographics
Kenton County has a median age of 37.8, which makes the county a little younger than Kentucky overall. About 23.5% of residents are under 18, while 15.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 37.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kenton County KY
Median Age
37.8
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
15.4%
Bachelor's+
37.6%
Kenton County School Districts
Kenton County is served by 5 public school districts with 22,225 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Kenton County, Covington Independent and Erlanger-Elsmere Independent. Those three districts account for about 89% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kenton County KY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County School District | 13,834 | 62.2% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Covington Independent School District | 3,557 | 16% | ▾ -0.8% |
| Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District | 2,431 | 10.9% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Beechwood Independent School District | 1,572 | 7.1% | ▴ 2.9% |
| Ludlow Independent School District | 831 | 3.7% | ▴ 2.2% |
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Kenton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kenton County Housing & Real Estate
Kenton County has a median home value of $227,500 and a median gross rent of $1,018. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Kentucky median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $329,125 and homes spent about 45 days on the market.
Kenton County Housing Mix
Kenton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kenton County Housing Trends
Kenton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kenton County, KY
Kenton County has 5,195 business listings across 689 categories. The largest categories in Kenton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (116, 2.2%), Real Estate Agents (91, 1.8%), and Landmark And Historical Building (76, 1.5%). The full Kenton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kenton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kenton County, KY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 116 | 2.2% |
| Real Estate Agents | 91 | 1.8% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 76 | 1.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 74 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 69 | 1.3% |
| Parks & Recreation | 68 | 1.3% |
| ATMs | 68 | 1.3% |
| Legal Services | 66 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 63 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 59 | 1.1% |
Kenton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| NKY Med Clinic | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Covington |
| The Bluffs at Devou Park | Accommodation | Covington |
| Vilagi and Associates | Accountant | Crescent Springs |
| The Golf Courses of Kenton County | Active Life | Independence |
| Go Beyond Medicine | Acupuncture | Crescent Springs |
| Swagglepark | Adult Entertainment | Erlanger |
| Scooter Media | Advertising Agency | Covington |
| Premium Elite Foods | African Restaurant | Covington |
| J H Fedders Feed Co | Agricultural Service | Edgewood |
| United Airlines Flight Booking Number | Airline Ticket Agency | Covington |
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Kenton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kenton County Basemaps
Kenton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Kenton County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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