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Pendleton County, Kentucky
Pendleton County, Kentucky. Pendleton County had 14,800 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 21191.
Pendleton 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
14,800
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,644 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,723
Median household income
$64,669
±$10,051 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$159,800
±$18,463 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$793
±$46 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Pendleton County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,644 residents in Pendleton County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,800 for July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,723 over 277 square miles of land.
| Measure | Pendleton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,723 | 4,534,824 | +151 |
| Households | 5,442±241 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.12 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,299±25 | 2,023,116 | −62 |
Pendleton County's population since 2000
From 14,390 in 2000 to 14,800 in 2025: up 2.8%. 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 Pendleton County?
Pendleton County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Falmouth with 2,200 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Falmouth | 2,216 | $34,756 |
|---|---|---|
| Butler | 646 | $45,341 |
| Williamstown | 3,894 | $95,050 |
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 Pendleton County?
The median resident of Pendleton County is 42.3 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.0%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pendleton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±0.8 | 39.1 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 23.3%±0.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% | 5.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.3%±2.0 pts | 81.5% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±2.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±1.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.8%±2.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 6.0% | +4.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.6%±2.7 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.4%±2.7 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.4%±1.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 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 Pendleton County earn?
Half of Pendleton County's 5,442 households earn less than $64,669 a year (±$10,051), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $66,919 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pendleton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,669±$10,051 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,625±$6,492 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,070±$2,428 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9%±3.5 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2%±6.6 pts | 20.3% | −11.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.4%±4.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.1%±4.0 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 Pendleton County?
Owners occupy 74.7% of Pendleton County's occupied homes and renters 25.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,800 by its owner (±$18,463). The median renter pays $793 a month including utilities, and 32.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pendleton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,800±$18,463 | $205,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $793±$46 | $967 | −$137 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.4%±13.2 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,172±$90 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.7%±4.0 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,299±25 | 2,023,116 | −62 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±4.2 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.7%±3.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±3.7 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 Pendleton County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Pendleton County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Pendleton County get to work?
77.1% of Pendleton County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Pendleton County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.9%±4.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.8 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1%±4.1 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±3.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±3.4 pts | 10.2% | +5.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.4 min±2.9 | 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 Pendleton County's census tracts?
Pendleton County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,739 (Tract 9303) to $101,875 (Tract 9301.01).
| Tract 9301.0121191930101 | 3,202±317 | $101,875 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9301.0221191930102 | 3,647±594 | $75,088 |
| Tract 930221191930200 | 2,840±403 | $51,051 |
| Tract 930321191930300 | 5,034±707 | $47,739 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Pendleton County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 75th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 69th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th of 120 |
| Median household income | 31st of 120 |
| Median home value | 56th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 77th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76th of 120 |
| Median age | 38th 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
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