Erlanger, KY Demographics

A map of Erlanger's Population by Race

Erlanger, Kentucky has an estimated population of 19,875, a slight increase from the 19,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.3% White, 6.0% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Erlanger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Erlanger has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Erlanger, that probability was 28.6% in 2020 and 33.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Erlanger is ranked the 19th 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). Erlanger was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Erlanger's White Population

16,155 residents of Erlanger, or 81.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Erlanger ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Erlanger's population has decreased from 84.1% to 81.3%.

Erlanger is more White than neighboring Elsmere (80.1% White). Erlanger is less White than neighboring Crestview Hills (86.1% White), Edgewood (95.7% White), Lakeside Park (91.2% White), and Crescent Springs (86.5% White).

Erlanger's Black Population

1,194 residents of Erlanger, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Erlanger ranks 180th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. Black residents' share of Erlanger's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.0%.

Erlanger is more Black than neighboring Elsmere (3.3% Black), Edgewood (0.4% Black), Lakeside Park (0% Black), and Crescent Springs (2.5% Black). Erlanger is less Black than neighboring Crestview Hills (6.8% Black).

Erlanger's Asian Population

264 residents of Erlanger, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Erlanger ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Asian residents' share of Erlanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Erlanger is less Asian than neighboring Crestview Hills (1.8% Asian), Elsmere (2.7% Asian), Edgewood (1.9% Asian), Lakeside Park (3.1% Asian), and Crescent Springs (1.7% Asian).

Erlanger's Hispanic Population

954 residents of Erlanger, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Erlanger ranks 119th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Erlanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Erlanger is more Hispanic than neighboring Crestview Hills (4.3% Hispanic), Edgewood (0.5% Hispanic), Lakeside Park (2.4% Hispanic), and Crescent Springs (3.9% Hispanic). Erlanger is less Hispanic than neighboring Elsmere (6.3% Hispanic).

Erlanger's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Erlanger, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Erlanger ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 17.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Erlanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Erlanger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crestview Hills (0% Native American/Other), Elsmere (0.4% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0% Native American/Other), and Crescent Springs (0.5% Native American/Other). Erlanger is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside Park (1.6% Native American/Other).

Erlanger's Multiracial Population

1,084 residents of Erlanger, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Erlanger is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Erlanger ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Erlanger's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Erlanger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Erlanger is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestview Hills (0.9% Multiracial), Edgewood (1.4% Multiracial), Lakeside Park (1.6% Multiracial), and Crescent Springs (4.9% Multiracial). Erlanger is less Multiracial than neighboring Elsmere (7.3% 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.