Dry Ridge is a city located in Grant County Kentucky. Dry Ridge has a 2024 population of 2,209. Dry Ridge is currently growing at a rate of 0.45% annually and its population has increased by 1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,169 in 2020.
The average household income in Dry Ridge is $69,549 with a poverty rate of 24.76%. The median age in Dry Ridge is 31.9 years: 34.3 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dry Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,144 | 95.29% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 34 | 1.51% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 899 | 2.5 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 351 | 1.17 | 41 | 59 |
| Married | 283 | 3.36 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Female | 180 | 3.53 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 85 | 2.94 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
45.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 183 | 13.64% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 14.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 5.81% |
| High School Graduate | 469 | 34.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 7.15% |
| Some College | 245 | 18.26% |
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 | 1,266 | 997 | 268 |
| Asian | 36 | 28 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 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 white people with a rate of 21.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,895 | $89,583 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,842 | $70,069 | $21,165 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,080 | $53,962 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,446 | $53,704 | $39,199 |
| Some College | $40,469 | $45,781 | $33,958 |
$50,446
Average Earnings
$53,704
Average Male
$39,199
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.58% of Dry Ridge residents speak only English, while 4.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,115 | 509 | 24.07% |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 100% |
| Multiple | 34 | 17 | 50% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
24.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.5%
Male Poverty Rate
32.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dry Ridge is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dry Ridge is White, with 24.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.24% |
| Some College | 19.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 9.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,714 | $74,427 |
| Households | $53,641 | $69,549 |
| Married Families | $81,010 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,405 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 3.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
62.49%
Born in Dry Ridge
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
98.53% of Dry Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 62.49% having been born in Kentucky. 0.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,259 | 10 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 2,249 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 2,239 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2026 | 2,229 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 2,219 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 2,209 | 10 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 2,199 | 7 | 0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,192 | 8 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 2,184 | 15 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 2,169 | -20 | -0.91% |
| 2019 | 2,189 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 2,194 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 2,192 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,188 | 9 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,179 | -12 | -0.55% |
| 2014 | 2,191 | 19 | 0.87% |
| 2013 | 2,172 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2,172 | -26 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 2,198 | 6 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 2,192 | 0 | 0% |