Cold Spring is a city located in Campbell County Kentucky. Cold Spring has a 2024 population of 6,477. Cold Spring is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Cold Spring is $112,776 with a poverty rate of 10.18%. The median age in Cold Spring is 52 years: 55.4 years for males, and 50.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cold Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,899 | 93.66% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,994 | 2.08 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Married | 1,380 | 2.6 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 1,063 | 1.19 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 426 | 2.44 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Male | 125 | 2.8 | 56 | 44 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
87.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 1.66% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,149 | 23.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 852 | 17.3% |
| High School Graduate | 1,334 | 27.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 1,040 | 21.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,700 | 4,488 | 1,878 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 | 67 |
| Black | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 55 | 20 |
| Asian | 30 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,019 | $94,397 | $71,699 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,772 | $105,987 | $54,773 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $0 | $34,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,966 | $63,971 | $50,637 |
| Some College | $36,301 | $52,279 | $31,947 |
$53,966
Average Earnings
$63,971
Average Male
$50,637
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.64% of Cold Spring residents speak only English, while 3.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,825 | 536 | 9.2% |
| Black | 154 | 98 | 63.64% |
10.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.45%
Male Poverty Rate
11.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cold Spring is Black, with 63.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cold Spring is White, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.87% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 6.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.09% |
| Female Employed | 6.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,763 | $129,618 |
| Households | $80,172 | $112,776 |
| Married Families | $103,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $59,688 | $80,325 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
380
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 59 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 55 to 64 | 90 |
| 65 to 74 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 360 | 7.21% |
| Black | 20 | 12.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.27%
Born in Cold Spring
96.32%
Native Born
3.68%
Foreign Born
1.62%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
96.32% of Cold Spring residents were born in the United States, with 57.27% having been born in Kentucky. 1.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,792 | 63 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 6,729 | 63 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 6,666 | 63 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 6,603 | 63 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 6,540 | 63 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 6,477 | 63 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 6,414 | 65 | 1.02% |
| 2022 | 6,349 | 89 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 6,260 | 35 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 6,225 | -358 | -5.44% |
| 2019 | 6,583 | 102 | 1.57% |
| 2018 | 6,481 | 82 | 1.28% |
| 2017 | 6,399 | 95 | 1.51% |
| 2016 | 6,304 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2015 | 6,303 | 32 | 0.51% |
| 2014 | 6,271 | 50 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 6,221 | 48 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 6,173 | 94 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 6,079 | 105 | 1.76% |
| 2010 | 5,974 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,806 | 926 | 32.15% |
| 1990 | 2,880 | -2,468 | -46.15% |
| 1970 | 5,348 | -1,444 | -21.26% |