Census tract · Kenton County
Census Tract 636.07, Kenton County, Kentucky
Census Tract 636.07, GEOID 21117063607, in Kenton County, Kentucky, mostly within Elsmere (71% of its census blocks). 2,663 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±456); the 2020 Census counted 2,747.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,663
±456 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,747
Median household income
$60,612
±$6,830 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $80,548
Median home value
$163,600
±$36,240 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $244,400
Median gross rent
$1,793
±$583 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $1,069
Where is Census Tract 636.07?
Census Tract 636.07 is one of 44 census tracts in Kenton County, Kentucky. It covers 1.61 square miles of land, 1,707 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 21117063607, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Elsmere | 71% |
| Erlanger | 7% |
| Independence | 5% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 636.07: Tract 702.01 in Boone County ($61,940), Tract 703.01 in Boone County ($65,333), Tract 636.04 ($74,366), Tract 636.08 ($92,847), Tract 656 ($55,294) and Tract 657 ($73,750). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 636.07?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 636.07's population at 2,663 (±456) in 934 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,747 residents and 1,046 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 636.07 | Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,663 ±456 | 9,205 |
| Households | 934 ±192 | 3,400 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.30 | 2.67 |
| Housing units | 1,050 ±187 | 3,716 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 636.07?
The median resident of Census Tract 636.07 is 30.0 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.5%. 16.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 636.07 | Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 ±6.1 | 30.6 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±4.3 pts | 24.0% |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±5.8 pts | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.5% ±8.7 pts | 6.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.4% ±10.1 pts | 80.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±5.8 pts | 3.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±6.6 pts | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±12.3 pts | 7.3% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 16.1% ±8.7 pts | 5.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.4% ±10.4 pts | 7.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9% ±4.3 pts | 4.6% |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±4.8 pts | 17.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5% ±5.8 pts | 3.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±5.8 pts | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.8% ±13.1 pts | 24.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 2.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 62.7% ±12.6 pts | 76.6% |
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 Census Tract 636.07 earn?
Half of the 934 households in Census Tract 636.07 earn less than $60,612 a year (±$6,830), against $80,548 across Kenton County: 34th highest of the county's 44 tracts with a reliable estimate. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 636.07 | Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,612 ±$6,830 | $60,503 |
| Mean household income | $69,122 ±$10,595 | $79,549 |
| Per capita income | $25,983 ±$3,281 | $30,168 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.5% ±10.5 pts | 15.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.1% ±19.6 pts | 27.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 9.5% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±2.7 pts | 95.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±4.3 pts | 93.7% |
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 Census Tract 636.07?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Census Tract 636.07's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 by its owner (±$36,240). The median renter pays $1,793 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 636.07 | Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,600 ±$36,240 | $171,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,793 ±$583 | $1,351 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5% ±32.5 pts | 40.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,606 ±$139 | $1,356 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1% ±12.9 pts | 75.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.9% ±12.9 pts | 24.9% |
| Housing units | 1,050 ±187 | 3,716 |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.7% ±12.3 pts | 74.9% |
| Mobile homes | 22.3% ±10.9 pts | 9.3% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 32.4% ±15.2 pts | 11.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 13.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.3% ±12.8 pts | 5.4% |
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 do people in Census Tract 636.07 get to work?
63.6% of Census Tract 636.07's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.9 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 636.07 | Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7% ±8.5 pts | 72.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% |
| Drove alone to work | 63.6% ±13.0 pts | 74.6% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±9.1 pts | 11.3% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±5.2 pts | 10.4% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.9 min ±3.5 | 18.1 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
How does Census Tract 636.07 compare with the other tracts in Kenton County?
Among Kenton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 636.07 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kenton County | In Elsmere |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 44 | 2nd of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 44 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median household income | 34th of 44 | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 41st of 44 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median home value | 37th of 43 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 1st of 43 | 1st of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 30 | 1st of 1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 43 | 1st of 3 |
| Median age | 40th of 44 | 2nd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 28th of 44 | 3rd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Kenton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 644 | 31st | $65,313±$6,181 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 646 | 32nd | $64,772±$26,142 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 612 | 33rd | $62,114±$21,928 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 636.07 | 34th | $60,612±$6,830 |
| Tract 669 | 35th | $59,659±$8,888 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 643 | 36th | $58,947±$13,215 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 656 | 37th | $55,294±$17,105 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 636.07?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 636.07 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections