Campbell County, KY

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2021 Population

93,023

0.625% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.2%

1.41% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,580

3.84% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,700

6.52% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

47,542

0.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Campbell County, KY had a population of 93k people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $65,580. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Campbell County, KY declined from 93,608 to 93,023, a −0.625% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,152 to $65,580, a 3.84% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Campbell County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.4%), White (Hispanic) (1.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%).

None of the households in Campbell County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Campbell County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Campbell County, KY are Northern Kentucky University (3,686 degrees awarded in 2021), Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training (40 degrees), and Interactive College of Technology-Newport (16 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Campbell County, KY was $184,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Campbell County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Campbell County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Campbell County, KY borders Kenton County, KY, Pendleton County, KY, Clermont County, OH, and Hamilton County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Campbell County, KY is home to a population of 93k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.2% of Campbell County, KY residents were born outside of the country (2.05k people).

In 2021, there were 35.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.2k people) in Campbell County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.39k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.24k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.7% of Campbell County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Campbell County, KY was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Campbell County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Campbell County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.2k ± 217
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.39k ± 256
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.24k ± 315

2.2%

Hispanic Population

2.04k people

2.2% of the people in Campbell County, KY are hispanic (2.04k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Campbell County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

2.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.05k people

2.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.98k people

As of 2021, 2.2% of Campbell County, KY residents (2.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Campbell County, KY was 2.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Campbell County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,515 ± 264
Gulf War (2001-)
811 ± 208
Gulf War (1990s)
630 ± 154

Campbell County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Campbell County, KY employs 47.5k people. The largest industries in Campbell County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,702 people), Manufacturing (4,964 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,706 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($99,231), Utilities ($82,885), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,208).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

47.5k

2021 Value

± 1,494

0.51%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Campbell County, KY grew at a rate of 0.51%, from 47.3k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Campbell County, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,766 people), Management Occupations (5,756 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,218 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Campbell County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.5k

2021 Value

± 1,494

0.51%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Campbell County, KY grew at a rate of 0.51%, from 47.3k employees to 47.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Campbell County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,702 people), Manufacturing (4,964 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (4,706 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Campbell County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Campbell County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,029

Median earning men ± $2,746

$38,172

Median earning women ± $2,402

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,600), Information ($65,000), and Public Administration ($63,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,550), Construction ($47,500), and Manufacturing ($47,198).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

616
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
416
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
330
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$341k
Manufacturing
$268k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$198k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Campbell County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 58.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Campbell County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Campbell County, KY awarded 3,742 degrees. The student population of Campbell County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,711 male students and 10,461 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Campbell County, KY are White (2,988 and 82.6%), followed by Black or African American (318 and 8.79%), Hispanic or Latino (104 and 2.88%), and Two or More Races (90 and 2.49%).

The largest universities in Campbell County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Northern Kentucky University (3,686 and 98.5%), Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training (40 and 1.07%), and Interactive College of Technology-Newport (16 and 0.428%).

The most popular majors in Campbell County, KY are Registered Nursing (717 and 19.2%), General Business Administration & Management (370 and 9.89%), and General Business (221 and 5.91%).

The median tuition cost in Campbell County, KY for a public four year colleges is $10,008 for in-state students and $20,064 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Campbell County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 31.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,172 (35.3% men and 64.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,172 students enrolled in Campbell County, KY, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,749 records, of which 64.5% were women and 35.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
251 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
103 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
370 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Campbell County, KY was Registered Nursing with 251 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Campbell County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Northern Kentucky University
3,686 degrees awarded
Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training
40 degrees awarded
Interactive College of Technology-Newport
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Kentucky University with 3,686 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,328 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Campbell County, KY, which is 0.55 times less than the 2,414 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,988 degrees mean that there were 9.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 318 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($384) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Campbell County, KY was $184,700 in 2021, which is 0.754 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,400 to $184,700, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Campbell County, KY is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Campbell County, KY have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Campbell County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Campbell County, KY is $65,580. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Campbell County, KY was Census Tract 513 with a value of $110,323, followed by Census Tract 520.01 and Census Tract 519.04, with respective values of $105,257 and $92,908.

In 2022, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Campbell County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.972%.

Housing

Property

$184,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,541

$26,932

Median Property Taxes

±$1,029

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Campbell County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Campbell County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70.8% of the housing units in Campbell County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Campbell County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 513
Census Tract 520.01
Census Tract 519.04

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Campbell County, KY was Census Tract 513 with a value of $110,323, followed by Census Tract 520.01 and Census Tract 519.04, with respective values of $105,257 and $92,908.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Campbell County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,580

Median Household Income

± $2,830

38k

Number of Households

± 1,374

In 2021, the median household income of the 38k households in Campbell County, KY grew to $65,580 from the previous year's value of $63,152.

The following chart displays the households in Campbell County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Campbell County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.3%)
Worked At Home (9.77%)
Carpooled (8.07%)

In 2021, 77.3% of workers in Campbell County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.77%) and those who carpooled to work (8.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Campbell County, KY have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.77% of the workforce in Campbell County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Campbell County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Campbell County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Campbell County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Campbell County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.972%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Campbell County, KY (10.9k out of 89.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Campbell County, KY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Campbell County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.9%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 164 in Campbell County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 44.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96.2% of the population of Campbell County, KY has health coverage, with 56.8% on employee plans, 11.8% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see 1560 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1502 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2137 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,560 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Campbell County, KY

Primary care physicians in Campbell County, KY see an average of 1,560 patients per year. This represents a 3.86% increase from the previous year (1,502 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Campbell County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.84%

Uninsured

56.8%

Employer Coverage

11.8%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Campbell County, KY grew by 6.88% from 3.6% to 3.84%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Campbell County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.5 in Campbell County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Campbell County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36% in Campbell County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Campbell County, KY.

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