Fort Wright

City in Kenton County, Kentucky

Aerial view of Fort Wright, Kentucky
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Fort Wright is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with 5,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kenton Vale, 1.0 miles NE.

About Fort Wright

Fort Wright is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 5,851 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

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Median household income
$105,024
Median home value
$328,900
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Median age
37.5
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Fort Wright, KY population

Fort Wright had 5,851 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,851
Density1,721 per sq mi (665 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Wright at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyKenton County
TypeCity
Population5,851 (2020)
Land area3.40 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates39.0458° N, 84.5361° W
ZIP codes41011, 41017
Census code (GEOID)2128612

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Wright

What county is Fort Wright in?

Fort Wright is in Kenton County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Fort Wright, KY?

5,851 people lived in Fort Wright at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Wright, KY?

The main ZIP code is 41011. Other ZIP codes: 41017.

What is the elevation of Fort Wright?

846 feet (258 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Wright?

Kenton Vale (1.0 mi), Fort Mitchell (1.1 mi), Covington (1.1 mi), Park Hills (1.5 mi), Lakeside Park (1.8 mi).

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