County · Kentucky
Campbell County, Kentucky
Campbell County, Kentucky. Campbell County had 95,441 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 16 places (15 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 25 census tracts. GEOID 21037.
Campbell County is one of the 15 counties of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
95,441
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 93,076 · ACS 2020-2024: 93,426
Median household income
$77,567
±$2,690 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$252,000
±$7,796 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,145
±$29 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Campbell County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 93,076 residents in Campbell County. The Census Bureau estimates 95,441 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 93,426 over 151 square miles of land.
| Measure | Campbell County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 93,426 | 4,534,824 | +565 |
| Households | 39,232±440 | 1,814,469 | +2,486 |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.03 | 2.43 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 42,065±58 | 2,023,116 | +1,753 |
Campbell County's population since 2000
From 88,616 in 2000 to 95,441 in 2025: up 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Campbell County?
Campbell County holds 16 places: 15 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Fort Thomas with 17,142 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fort Thomas | 17,438 | $104,350 |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 14,150 | $60,853 |
| Alexandria | 10,341 | $102,239 |
| Highland Heights | 6,662 | $53,275 |
| Cold Spring | 6,216 | $75,000 |
| Dayton | 5,666 | $65,992 |
| Bellevue | 5,548 | $71,166 |
| Southgate | 3,648 | $54,421 |
| Wilder | 3,176 | $70,893 |
| Claryville | 2,992 | $81,458 |
| Silver Grove | 1,154 | $46,595 |
| Melbourne | 458 | $80,000 |
| Crestview | 452 | $93,750 |
| MentorGEOID 2151564 | 218 | $90,625 |
| Woodlawn | 212 | $84,821 |
| CaliforniaGEOID 2111872 | 83 | $77,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Campbell County?
The median resident of Campbell County is 39.3 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Campbell County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±0.3 | 39.1 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% | 5.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.3%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | −0.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.3 pts | 4.7% | +0.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±0.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | +1.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.9%±0.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.7%±1.3 pts | 27.6% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3%±1.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Campbell County earn?
Half of Campbell County's 39,232 households earn less than $77,567 a year (±$2,690), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $77,595 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Campbell County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,567±$2,690 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,442±$4,297 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,100±$1,640 | $35,821 | +$4,226 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.1 pts | 16.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.8%±2.2 pts | 20.3% | −5.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.2%±1.0 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2%±1.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Campbell County?
Owners occupy 71.1% of Campbell County's occupied homes and renters 28.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,000 by its owner (±$7,796). The median renter pays $1,145 a month including utilities, and 37.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Campbell County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,000±$7,796 | $205,600 | +$40,321 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145±$29 | $967 | +$99 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.9%±4.3 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,627±$47 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.1%±1.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 42,065±58 | 2,023,116 | +1,753 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.2%±1.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.4%±1.5 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Campbell County building?
Builders took permits for 182 new housing units across Campbell County in 2025 (142 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Campbell County get to work?
71.7% of Campbell County's workers drive alone and 17.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Campbell County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0%±1.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7%±2.0 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.1%±1.5 pts | 10.2% | +12.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±0.7 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Campbell County's census tracts?
Campbell County is divided into 25 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,244 (Tract 501) to $120,536 (Tract 520.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Campbell County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 120 |
| Median household income | 9th of 120 |
| Median home value | 10th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 6th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 109th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 120 |
| Median age | 97th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Campbell County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.