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Erlanger, KY

Kenton CountyElev. 278 m
Population
19,677
Median home
$189,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Erlanger

Erlanger is home to roughly 19,677 residents. Erlanger sits in Kenton County. The median age is 37.7 and the median household income is $78,420. Homes carry a median value of $189,400, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (85.5%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,677
Median age
37.7
Median household income
$78,420
Per-capita income
$40,672
Poverty rate
11%
High-school grad or higher
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
20.9 min
Work from home
14.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White85.5%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Black3.8%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts44.8%
Sales & office23.1%
Production, transportation & material moving14.4%
Service11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$189,400
Median gross rent
$981/mo
Owner-occupied
68.7%
Median year built
1976
Households
7,918
Avg. household size
2.45

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Erlanger has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading36%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bartlett Educational CenterHighGrades 6–12
Ignite InstituteHighGrades 9–12
Lloyd High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Tichenor Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Arnett Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lindeman Elementary SchoolElementary
Miles Elementary SchoolElementary
Early Learning CenterGrades -1–-1
Ignite Institute

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime60% below national
Erlanger156
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 126% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime79% below national
Erlanger414
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 39% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Erlanger Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Erlanger.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Kenton County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Erlanger is in Kenton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Erlanger sits in Kenton County. Elevation ~278 m.

Map of Erlanger
Erlanger, KY
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Erlanger — frequently asked

What is the population of Erlanger, Kentucky?
Erlanger has a population of about 19,677, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Erlanger?
The median home value in Erlanger is $189,400, and the median gross rent is $981/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Erlanger safe? What is the crime rate?
Erlanger Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 156 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Erlanger face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenton County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Erlanger?
Erlanger has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Erlanger?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Erlanger. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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