Campbell County: Northern Kentucky
Population: 86,729 (Source: Right Site Analytical Software, 2007)
Campbell County is the area in the easternmost of the three Northern Kentucky counties, Campbell is bounded on three sides by water, the Ohio River on the north and the east and the Licking River on the west. A forward-looking administration within the County and the city of Newport have reinvented the old river city as a premier tourist destination for the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The Levee and Newport Aquarium have produced growth along the riverfront adding hundreds of millions of dollars to the tax base, and to the wealth of the community.
The historic riverfront communities of Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton enjoy spectacular views of the Cincinnati skyline and the activities on the Ohio River. Marinas and restaurants hug the south shore of the Ohio River from Newport through Bellevue and Dayton to take advantage of the scenery. A major institution in Campbell County is Northern Kentucky University, the fastest-growing senior college in the state system. NKU enjoyed the recent national spotlight when President George W. Bush visited the campus to promote the new College of Informatics, one of several initiatives currently underway. The University will also assume a role in economic development when the new commercial development campus site is completed.
Topography: The topography of Campbell County that creates the beautiful vistas for residential use also limits other commercial development to valley floors or areas in the southern part of the county.
Profile
| Population: |
| 2000 |
88,616 |
| 2007 |
86,729 |
| 2012 Projection |
85,227 |
| Cities: |
2007 |
2012 |
| Cold Spring |
3,847 |
3,816 |
| Ft. Thomas |
15,824 |
15,089 |
| Newport |
14,606 |
12,996 |
| Wilder |
3,160 |
3,504 |
| Persons by Age: |
2007 |
| 0-17 |
22,520 |
| 18-24 |
9,209 |
| 25-34 |
11,378 |
| 35-44 |
12,595 |
| 45-54 |
11,793 |
| 55-64 |
8,636 |
| 65-74 |
5,401 |
| 75+ |
5,197 |
| Persons by Race (2007): |
| White |
83,323 |
| Black |
1,452 |
| Asian, Pacific Islander |
602 |
| Hispanic |
1,312 |
| Other |
1,352 |
| Median Age by Race (2007): |
35.2 |
| Households (2007): |
| Total Households |
35,168 |
| Persons Per Household |
2.41 |
| Income by Place of Residence (2007): |
| Household Income, Median |
$50,293 |
| Household Income, Average |
$62,619 |
| Household Income, Per Capita |
$25,392 |
| Campbell County Civilian Labor Force (2007): |
| Civilian Labor Force |
47,672 |
| Employment |
45,194 |
| Unemployment |
2,478 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.2% |
| Northern Kentucky Earnings by Industry (2006): |
| Wages (000) |
| Construction |
$84,402 |
| Utilities, Trade & Transportation |
$396,536 |
| Information |
$20,909 |
| FIRE |
$122,045 |
| Services |
$423,069 |
| Government |
$219,478 |
| Agriculture, Unclassified |
$3,160 |
| Manufacturing |
$231,362 |
| Northern Kentucky Employment by Industry (2006): |
|
Employment |
| All Industries |
165,533 |
| Construction |
7,981 |
| Utilities, Trade & Transportation |
43,552 |
| Information |
1,862 |
| FIRE |
10,907 |
| Services |
59,699 |
| Government |
22,502 |
| Agriculture, Unclassified |
354 |
| Manufacturing |
18,652 |
Top Employers by Headcount
in Campbell County: |
| (100 or More) |
| Northern Kentucky University |
1,896 |
| St. Luke Hospital |
1,044 |
| Sara Lee Corporation |
600 |
| Castellini Group of Cos. |
495 |
| General Cable |
400 |
| Northern KY Care & Rehab Ctr. |
330 |
| Disabled American Veterans |
300 |
| Louis Trauth Dairy Inc. |
250 |
| EGC Construction Corp. |
240 |
| Aquarium Holdings of N KY |
160 |
| Lafarage North America Inc. |
150 |
| Medical Research Laboratory |
145 |
| Display Specialties Inc. |
100 |
| Radac Corporation |
100 |
| Southern Graphic Systems |
100 |
| SIRS |
100 |
|
Education (2006): |
| Percent Graduating |
87.2% |
| Percent Attending College |
47.5% |
| Percent Entering Workforce |
57.1% |
| Percent Attending Vocational School |
14.4% |
| Percent Entering Military |
0.8% |
| Source: Kentucky Department of Education, Updated August 24, 2007 |
| COMMUTING PATTERN (2005): |
| Drive Time Less Than 15 Min. |
24.9% |
| Drive Time Less Than 30 Min. |
39.5% |
| Drive Time More Than 30 Min. |
28% |
| Drive Time More Than 60 Min. |
4.9% |
| Estimated Retail Sales in Campbell County (2007)($000) |
| Source: Right Site, Analytic Software, 2007 |
| Total Retail Sales |
$980,629 |
| Motor Vehicles |
$176,866 |
| Furniture & Home Furnishings |
$5,447 |
| Electrical & Appliances |
$8,191 |
| Building Materials & Gardens |
$85,781 |
| Food & Beverages |
$190,497 |
| Health & Personal Care |
$51,841 |
| Gasoline Stations |
$93,306 |
| Clothing & Accessories |
$23,058 |
| Sporting Goods |
$8,730 |
| General Merchandise |
$177,615 |
| Miscellaneous Sales |
$18,774 |
| Nonstore Purchases |
$14,092 |
| Food Services |
$126,429 |
Total Retail Sales reflects net sales (minus refunds and allowances for returns) for all establishments primarily engaged in retail trade, plus eating and drinking establishments. Receipts from repairs and other services are included. Retail sales by wholesalers and services establishments are not included.
Municipalities
There are 15 cities of various sizes in Campbell County providing small town advantages of good schools and close-knit neighborhoods, yet having the big-city advantages of access to major league sports, and the arts and entertainment that is only offered in major metropolitan areas.
Three of those communities follow:
Newport – (Estimated 2007 Population – 14,606)
Founded in 1795, Newport provides an excellent mix of historic amenities and contemporary development.
The community's riverfront area provides a striking view of the Cincinnati skyline and is host to premier attractions including the Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, the World Peace Bell and the first authentic Hofbrauhas in America.
Newport is also home to the East Row Historic District and a revitalized, historic downtown filled with eclectic businesses.
The 2007 median age for the city is 33.1 years and the median income is $33,072.
Fort Thomas – (Estimated 2007 Population - 15,744)
The spirit of the city is derived from the former military fort for which Fort Thomas was named. It is a town with a strong sense of community, good schools and property values that continue to rise above the national average.
The military roots that formed the core of the municipality, and the historic roots of the Ohio River that runs along the entire eastern border are preserved through the city. The city is situated along the river, with lovely older and newer homes, tree-shaded streets and well-placed parks, providing a comfortable environment for its citizens.
The 2007 median age for the city is 38.3 years and the median income is $55,863.
Alexandria – (Estimated 2007 Population – 9,229)
Alexandria, "where the City meets the Country", is located less than 20 minutes from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron and 20 minutes from downtown Cincinnati. With specialty retailers and good restaurants, Alexandria has every amenity available, but provides an escape to peace and quite.
The 2007 median age for the city is 32.9 years and the median income is $63,934. |