Census tract · Kenton County
Census Tract 653, Kenton County, Kentucky
Census Tract 653, GEOID 21117065300, in Kenton County, Kentucky, partly within Taylor Mill, Covington, Fort Wright, Fairview, Kenton County, Ryland Heights and Edgewood. 9,935 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±674); the 2020 Census counted 10,232.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,935
±674 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,232
Median household income
$82,323
±$16,840 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $80,548
Median home value
$239,500
±$17,646 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $244,400
Median gross rent
$1,104
±$115 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $1,069
Where is Census Tract 653?
Census Tract 653 is one of 44 census tracts in Kenton County, Kentucky. It covers 9.55 square miles of land, 1,072 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 21117065300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Taylor Mill | 49% |
| Covington | 32% |
| Fort Wright | 12% |
| Fairview, Kenton County | 3% |
| Ryland Heights | 1% |
| Edgewood | 1% |
10 census tracts border Census Tract 653: Tract 613 ($43,152), Tract 614 ($50,481), Tract 636.08 ($92,847), Tract 647 ($107,422), Tract 652 ($98,469), Tract 654 ($91,125), Tract 655.02 ($126,597), Tract 658 ($104,387), Tract 659 ($77,647) and Tract 668.01 ($110,208). 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 653?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 653's population at 9,935 (±674) in 3,925 households; the 2020 Census counted 10,232 residents and 4,234 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 653 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,935 ±674 | 171,288 |
| Households | 3,925 ±389 | 67,367 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.19 | 2.52 |
| Housing units | 4,138 ±422 | 73,221 |
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 653?
The median resident of Census Tract 653 is 39.5 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.0%.
| Measure | Tract 653 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±2.5 | 37.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8% ±4.0 pts | 23.3% |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±2.6 pts | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.5% ±2.8 pts | 85.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 11.9% ±4.1 pts | 13.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 4.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9% ±3.9 pts | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.0% ±7.4 pts | 37.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±4.8 pts | 13.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±5.0 pts | 88.7% |
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 653 earn?
Half of the 3,925 households in Census Tract 653 earn less than $82,323 a year (±$16,840), against $80,548 across Kenton County: 23rd highest of the county's 44 tracts with a reliable estimate. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 653 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,323 ±$16,840 | $80,548 |
| Mean household income | $103,827 ±$12,649 | $108,303 |
| Per capita income | $42,617 ±$5,327 | $43,733 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% ±6.9 pts | 11.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3% ±15.7 pts | 17.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7% ±4.0 pts | 7.2% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% ±3.6 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.0% ±3.6 pts | 92.0% |
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 653?
Owners occupy 85.6% of Census Tract 653's occupied homes and renters 14.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,500 by its owner (±$17,646). The median renter pays $1,104 a month including utilities, and 40.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 653 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,500 ±$17,646 | $244,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,104 ±$115 | $1,069 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.2% ±26.2 pts | 35.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,577 ±$77 | $1,584 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.6% ±4.8 pts | 70.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.4% ±4.8 pts | 29.3% |
| Housing units | 4,138 ±422 | 73,221 |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5% ±6.1 pts | 67.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.1% ±5.4 pts | 6.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9% ±3.7 pts | 19.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±4.1 pts | 6.8% |
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 653 get to work?
77.8% of Census Tract 653's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Tract 653 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.0% ±4.7 pts | 68.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8% ±8.7 pts | 75.0% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% ±7.6 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±6.3 pts | 14.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±2.1 | 22.3 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 653 compare with the other tracts in Kenton County?
Among Kenton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 653 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kenton County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 44 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 44 |
| Per capita income | 23rd of 44 |
| Median home value | 24th of 43 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 43 |
| Poverty rate | 17th of 30 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st of 43 |
| Median age | 19th of 44 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th of 44 |
The tracts next to it on Kenton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 611 | 20th | $87,809±$8,763 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 638 | 21st | $86,250±$29,259 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 637.02 | 22nd | $82,422±$14,666 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 653 | 23rd | $82,323±$16,840 |
| Tract 659 | 24th | $77,647±$11,118 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 636.04 | 25th | $74,366±$6,324 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 657 | 26th | $73,750±$35,013 · 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 653?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 653 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