Fort Wright, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,882
Population
1,730/sq mi density
$100,647
Median Income
$45,130 per capita
$305,500
Home Value
$341,888 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
65
Violent Crime/100K
522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,647 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$305,500 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
5,882
Census 2023
Population Density
1,730
per square mile
Land Area
3.4
square miles (8.7 km²)
Median Age
37.6 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 6.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
86.9%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90.1%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
6.5%
Veterans
8.7%
45% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.3%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.7%
45% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 5,882 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,730 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
Language
| English Only | 90.1% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 8.7% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 95.3% |
| Uninsured | 4.7% |
| Broadband Access | 96.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |