Market insights · Kentucky
Kenton County, KY: growth, migration and housing
Kenton County has 175,779 residents, up 3.9% since 2020 (+0.8% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 6,029 households moved in and 5,674 moved out (+355 net), bringing in a net $38.3M of income. Median household income is $80,548, the median home $244,400 and median rent $1,069 a month.
In Kentucky: 33rd of 120 counties for 5-year population growth · 44th of 120 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 8th of 120 counties for median household income · 13th of 120 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Kenton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County, KY | 1,499 | $92.3M |
| Hamilton County, OH | 1,039 | $82.6M |
| Campbell County, KY | 893 | $51.2M |
| Clermont County, OH | 159 | $9.0M |
| Grant County, KY | 148 | $7.1M |
| Butler County, OH | 99 | $5.9M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 98 | $6.5M |
| Fayette County, KY | 93 | $4.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Kenton County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County, KY | 1,473 | $84.7M |
| Hamilton County, OH | 895 | $51.4M |
| Campbell County, KY | 833 | $51.5M |
| Clermont County, OH | 148 | $8.8M |
| Grant County, KY | 141 | $6.9M |
| Butler County, OH | 100 | $5.1M |
| Jefferson County, KY | 86 | $4.4M |
| Pendleton County, KY | 83 | $4.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.