Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fort Wright, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,887

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.5%4,974

Two or More

7.1%418

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%350

Black

1.7%99

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%28

Asian

0.2%13

Other

0.1%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%50

High School Diploma

17.7%732

Some College (<1 yr)

4%164

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%532

Associate's Degree

12.5%517

Bachelor's Degree

28.3%1,166

Master's Degree

12.7%523

Professional Degree

3.4%141

Doctorate

0.9%39

HS or Higher

93.7%

BA or Higher

45.3%

Graduate+

17%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$328,900

Median Renti

$1,142

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.7%1,636

Renter-Occupied

29.3%679

Total Units

2,425

Homeownership

70.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%21

$50K–$100K

1.7%28

$100K–$150K

4.9%80

$150K–$200K

5.8%95

$200K–$300K

25.2%413

$300K–$500K

51.3%839

$500K–$1M

9.8%160

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

212

$1,000–$1,250

134

$1,250–$1,500

118

$1,500–$2,000

123

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%16

2010–2019

2.3%55

2000–2009

7.8%190

1990–1999

10.8%261

1980–1989

18.9%458

1970–1979

17.1%414

1960–1969

15.8%383

1950–1959

16.4%397

1940–1949

5.9%144

1939 or earlier

4.4%107

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

65.3%1,511

Electricity

32.9%762

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%28

Other

0.6%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$105,024

Mean Household Incomei

$108,175

Per Capita Incomei

$44,173

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

3.4%

Labor Forcei

3,247

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%32

$10K–$15K

1.7%39

$15K–$20K

3.8%87

$20K–$25K

1%22

$25K–$30K

3%70

$30K–$35K

4.1%95

$35K–$40K

7.9%182

$40K–$45K

3.1%72

$45K–$50K

3.6%84

$50K–$60K

5.2%121

$60K–$75K

7.3%170

$75K–$100K

7.8%180

$100K–$125K

13.7%317

$125K–$150K

9.2%212

$150K–$200K

17.1%397

$200K+

10.2%235

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing1 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4377.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

253

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,059

Avg. Commutei

19.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,136

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

407(8.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.8%Insured

6.2%Uninsured