Elsmere, KY Demographics

A map of Elsmere's Population by Race

Elsmere, Kentucky has an estimated population of 9,205, a less than 1% change from the 9,159 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.3% Black, 2.7% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elsmere, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elsmere has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Elsmere, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elsmere is ranked the 50th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Elsmere was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elsmere's White Population

7,369 residents of Elsmere, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elsmere is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Elsmere ranks 505th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Elsmere's population has increased from 74.8% to 80.1%.

Elsmere is more White than neighboring Florence (77% White). Elsmere is less White than neighboring Erlanger (81.3% White), Edgewood (95.7% White), Crestview Hills (86.1% White), and Lakeside Park (91.2% White).

Elsmere's Black Population

300 residents of Elsmere, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elsmere is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Elsmere ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Black residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 6.1% to 3.3%.

Elsmere is more Black than neighboring Edgewood (0.4% Black), and Lakeside Park (0% Black). Elsmere is less Black than neighboring Erlanger (6% Black), Crestview Hills (6.8% Black), and Florence (6.7% Black).

Elsmere's Asian Population

251 residents of Elsmere, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elsmere is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Elsmere ranks 146th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Asian population has grown by an estimated 182.0%. Asian residents' share of Elsmere's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.7%.

Elsmere is more Asian than neighboring Erlanger (1.3% Asian), Edgewood (1.9% Asian), and Crestview Hills (1.8% Asian). Elsmere is less Asian than neighboring Florence (3.4% Asian), and Lakeside Park (3.1% Asian).

Elsmere's Hispanic Population

577 residents of Elsmere, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elsmere is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Elsmere ranks 16th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 41.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 10.7% to 6.3%.

Elsmere is more Hispanic than neighboring Erlanger (4.8% Hispanic), Edgewood (0.5% Hispanic), Crestview Hills (4.3% Hispanic), and Lakeside Park (2.4% Hispanic). Elsmere is less Hispanic than neighboring Florence (9.2% Hispanic).

Elsmere's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Elsmere, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elsmere is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Elsmere ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elsmere's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Elsmere is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), and Crestview Hills (0% Native American/Other). Elsmere is less Native American/Other than neighboring Erlanger (1.1% Native American/Other), and Lakeside Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Elsmere's Multiracial Population

670 residents of Elsmere, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elsmere is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Elsmere ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elsmere's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Elsmere's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.3%.

Elsmere is more Multiracial than neighboring Erlanger (5.5% Multiracial), Edgewood (1.4% Multiracial), Crestview Hills (0.9% Multiracial), Florence (3.3% Multiracial), and Lakeside Park (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.