Kenton County, KY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Kenton County increased by 19,538. In this period, the peak population was 171,321 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 151,783 | - | - |
| 2001 | 152,191 | 408 | 0.27% |
| 2002 | 152,068 | -123 | -0.08% |
| 2003 | 152,936 | 868 | 0.57% |
| 2004 | 153,533 | 597 | 0.39% |
| 2005 | 154,213 | 680 | 0.44% |
| 2006 | 156,023 | 1,810 | 1.17% |
| 2007 | 157,750 | 1,727 | 1.11% |
| 2008 | 158,786 | 1,036 | 0.66% |
| 2009 | 159,777 | 991 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 159,967 | 190 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 160,562 | 595 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 161,774 | 1,212 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 163,228 | 1,454 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 163,741 | 513 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 164,627 | 886 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 165,144 | 517 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 165,835 | 691 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 166,501 | 666 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 167,333 | 832 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 169,271 | 1,938 | 1.16% |
| 2021 | 169,698 | 427 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 170,280 | 582 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 171,321 | 1,041 | 0.61% |
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Kenton County, KY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Kenton County's population increased by 8,184 (5.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Kenton County's population increased by 9,304 (5.82%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Kenton County's population increased by 2,050 (1.21%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Kenton County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 171,321.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kenton County's population peaked in year 2023 at 171,321.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Kenton County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 151,783.
Kenton County, KY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Kenton County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Kenton County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.56% per year. Overall the population grew 12.87% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Kenton County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.56% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Kenton County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,938 people (a 1.16% year-on-year increase)..
From 2001 to 2002 Kenton County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 123 people (a 0.08% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Kenton County, KY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Kenton County's population increased by 1,623 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 582 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 1,041 (0.61%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Kenton County, KY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Kenton County increased by 8,093 (4.96%). The population was highest at 171,321 in the year 2023 and lowest at 163,741 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.49%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)