Census tract · Kenton County
Census Tract 659, Kenton County, Kentucky
Census Tract 659, GEOID 21117065900, in Kenton County, Kentucky, partly within Ryland Heights, Taylor Mill, Fairview, Kenton County and Covington. 1,416 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±184); the 2020 Census counted 1,438.
Residents, 2020-2024
1,416
±184 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 1,438
Median household income
$77,647
±$11,118 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $80,548
Median home value
$227,700
±$20,965 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $244,400
Median gross rent
$1,250
±$406 (90% margin)
Kenton County: $1,069
Where is Census Tract 659?
Census Tract 659 is one of 44 census tracts in Kenton County, Kentucky. It covers 10.00 square miles of land, 144 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 21117065900, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Ryland Heights | 37% |
| Taylor Mill | 22% |
| Fairview, Kenton County | 11% |
| Covington | 2% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 659: Tract 519.03 in Campbell County ($89,353), Tract 531 in Campbell County ($72,836), Tract 533.01 in Campbell County ($52,624), Tract 533.02 in Campbell County ($66,205), Tract 612 ($62,114), Tract 637.02 ($82,422), Tract 653 ($82,323) and Tract 658 ($104,387). 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 659?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 659's population at 1,416 (±184) in 550 households; the 2020 Census counted 1,438 residents and 626 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 659 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,416 ±184 | 171,288 |
| Households | 550 ±71 | 67,367 |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.17 | 2.52 |
| Housing units | 645 ±77 | 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 659?
The median resident of Census Tract 659 is 51.4 years old; 18.1% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.7%.
| Measure | Tract 659 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4 ±4.9 | 37.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.1% ±2.4 pts | 23.3% |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% ±4.6 pts | 15.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 85.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.9% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±4.0 pts | 13.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±3.0 pts | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±4.9 pts | 37.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7% ±3.0 pts | 13.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2% ±5.3 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 659 earn?
Half of the 550 households in Census Tract 659 earn less than $77,647 a year (±$11,118), against $80,548 across Kenton County: 24th highest of the county's 44 tracts with a reliable estimate. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 659 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,647 ±$11,118 | $80,548 |
| Mean household income | $112,064 ±$21,168 | $108,303 |
| Per capita income | $45,364 ±$7,688 | $43,733 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±2.9 pts | 11.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 17.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 7.2% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% ±4.1 pts | 95.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±5.3 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 659?
Owners occupy 88.4% of Census Tract 659's occupied homes and renters 11.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,700 by its owner (±$20,965). The median renter pays $1,250 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 659 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,700 ±$20,965 | $244,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,250 ±$406 | $1,069 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0% ±29.2 pts | 35.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,772 ±$243 | $1,584 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.4% ±5.2 pts | 70.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.6% ±5.2 pts | 29.3% |
| Housing units | 645 ±77 | 73,221 |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.7% ±5.7 pts | 67.9% |
| Mobile homes | 12.6% ±5.5 pts | 1.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.7% ±6.3 pts | 19.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±2.6 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 659 get to work?
76.7% of Census Tract 659's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Tract 659 | Kenton County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±6.0 pts | 68.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 76.7% ±8.9 pts | 75.0% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±4.7 pts | 7.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.2 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±6.5 pts | 14.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±2.4 | 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 659 compare with the other tracts in Kenton County?
Among Kenton County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 659 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Kenton County |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 44 |
| Residents per square mile | 42nd of 44 |
| Median household income | 24th of 44 |
| Per capita income | 18th of 44 |
| Median home value | 27th of 43 |
| Median gross rent | 13th of 43 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 30 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 43 |
| Median age | 1st of 44 |
| Owner-occupied share | 10th of 44 |
The tracts next to it on Kenton County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 659 | 24th | $77,647±$11,118 |
| 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 |
| Tract 640.02 | 27th | $73,102±$28,901 · 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 659?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 659 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