County · Kentucky
Grant County, Kentucky
Grant County, Kentucky. Grant County had 26,181 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 21081.
Grant 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
26,181
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,941 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,418
Median household income
$69,178
±$4,744 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$209,500
±$19,378 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$862
±$39 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Grant County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,941 residents in Grant County. The Census Bureau estimates 26,181 for July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,418 over 258 square miles of land.
| Measure | Grant County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,418 | 4,534,824 | +467 |
| Households | 9,224±266 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73±0.08 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,245±25 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
Grant County's population since 2000
From 22,384 in 2000 to 26,181 in 2025: up 17.0%. 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 Grant County?
Grant County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Crittenden with 4,185 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Crittenden | 4,023 | $57,283 |
|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 3,894 | $95,050 |
| Dry Ridge | 2,102 | $55,995 |
| Corinth | 226 | $51,667 |
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 Grant County?
The median resident of Grant County is 36.6 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.2%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Grant County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.6±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 5.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.2%±1.1 pts | 81.5% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.9 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.3 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 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 Grant County earn?
Half of Grant County's 9,224 households earn less than $69,178 a year (±$4,744), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,952 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,226 after inflation. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Grant County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,178±$4,744 | $63,726 | +$9,226 |
| Mean household income | $81,150±$4,085 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,323±$1,342 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.7%±2.4 pts | 16.1% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±5.0 pts | 20.3% | −13.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2%±2.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.9%±2.5 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 Grant County?
Owners occupy 75.1% of Grant County's occupied homes and renters 24.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $209,500 by its owner (±$19,378). The median renter pays $862 a month including utilities, and 24.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Grant County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $209,500±$19,378 | $205,600 | +$49,264 |
| Median gross rent | $862±$39 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.5%±7.1 pts | 36.6% | −12.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,389±$64 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.1%±3.3 pts | 68.3% | +6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 10,245±25 | 2,023,116 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±3.4 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.5%±3.8 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.9%±3.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.0%±1.7 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 Grant County building?
Builders took permits for 110 new housing units across Grant County in 2025 (110 single-family), 4.2 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 Grant County get to work?
78.7% of Grant County's workers drive alone and 7.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Grant County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±2.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±2.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7%±3.2 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±2.5 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±1.9 pts | 10.2% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min±1.0 | 24.0 min | −4.4 min |
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 Grant County's census tracts?
Grant County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,240 (Tract 9201.02) to $78,776 (Tract 9203.02).
| Tract 9201.0121081920101 | 5,745±559 | $62,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0221081920102 | 2,623±416 | $60,240 |
| Tract 9202.0121081920201 | 2,953±299 | $74,922 |
| Tract 9202.0221081920202 | 4,338±537 | $68,803 |
| Tract 9203.0121081920301 | 2,038±301 | $77,368 |
| Tract 9203.0221081920302 | 5,713±545 | $78,776 |
| Tract 920421081920400 | 2,008±395 | $70,176 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Grant County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 120 |
| Median household income | 16th of 120 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 30th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 106th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 78th of 120 |
| Median age | 111th 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 Grant 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.