City safety & data profile

ErlangerKY

Erlanger, KY is a 19K-resident city in Kenton County with a median household income of $75,840.

Kenton County, Kentucky. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Erlanger, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Erlanger has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $209,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$75,840
Median income
$209,000
Median home
13.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Erlanger

Erlanger posts a median household income higher than 45% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Erlanger area.

Top 55%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Erlanger

Where Erlanger income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,840 Bottom 45% higher than 45% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. KY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Erlanger, KY beyond the headline numbers

Erlanger sits inside Kenton County, Kentucky, at roughly 39.02°N, -84.60°W. Population 18,797, $75,840 median household income. Median home value $209,000, median rent $970. Poverty rate 13.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Erlanger's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.6%. 1 hospital in/around Erlanger, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Erlanger from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,797
Erlanger
Median Income
$75,840
+12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$209,000
-8% vs avg
Median Age
38
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kenton County) - Erlanger's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
171K+7%
Median Income
$80,548+48%
Median Home Value
$244,400+69%
Poverty Rate
11.8%-14%
Unemployment
4.3%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Erlanger, KY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$970/mo
Poverty Rate
13.7% -4% vs avg
Unemployment 4.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.1%
Work From Home 16.8%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 81.5%
African American 6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Erlanger, KY? ▼
Erlanger, KY has a population of 18,797 people, located in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What is the median household income in Erlanger? ▼
The median household income in Erlanger, KY is $75,840 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
What is the median home value in Erlanger? ▼
The median home value in Erlanger, KY is $209,000. Median rent is $970/month.
What are the top health concerns in Erlanger? ▼
The top health indicators in Erlanger include Short Sleep Duration (37.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Erlanger? ▼
Erlanger has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Erlanger? ▼
The median age in Erlanger, KY is 38 years. 32.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Erlanger, KY is located in Kenton County, Kentucky. With a population of 19K and a $75,840 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Erlanger area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Erlanger's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kenton County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.