Demographics & People — Elsmere, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,151 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,300 |
| Median Age | 30.6 |
| Total Households | 3,293 |
| Family Households | 2,262 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.263 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,378 |
| Black or African American | 566 |
| Asian | 248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 448 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,759 |
| German | 2,591 |
| Other groups | 1,895 |
| Irish | 1,739 |
| English | 1,042 |
| European | 269 |
| American | 267 |
| Scottish | 262 |
| Italian | 246 |
| Other Subsaharan African | 239 |
Language
| English Only | 7,850 |
| Spanish | 387 |
| Population 5+ | 8,545 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 452 |
| Population 18+ | 6,802 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Elsmere, Kentucky.