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 $54,387 with a poverty rate of 34.32%. The median age in Dry Ridge is 28.3 years: 30.5 years for males, and 26.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dry Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,183 | 98.02% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.08% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 900 | 2.47 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.19 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Married | 314 | 3.1 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Female | 210 | 3.4 | 19 | 81 |
| Male | 58 | 2.83 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 15.61% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 4.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 208 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 32.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 101 | 7.84% |
| Some College | 242 | 18.79% |
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 | 1,250 | 970 | 265 |
| Asian | 24 | 8 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,063 | $0 | $45,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,639 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,250 | $51,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,338 | $51,382 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,814 | $51,587 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $44,583 | $48,527 | $35,592 |
$49,814
Average Earnings
$51,587
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.32% of Dry Ridge residents speak only English, while 3.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,150 | 743 | 34.56% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| Multiple | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
34.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.16%
Male Poverty Rate
41.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dry Ridge is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dry Ridge is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 40.14% |
| High School | 26.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 12.18% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,250 | $58,824 |
| Households | $46,000 | $54,387 |
| Married Families | $71,176 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,612 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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
71
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 4.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
61.92%
Born in Dry Ridge
99.64%
Native Born
0.36%
Foreign Born
0.36%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.64% of Dry Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 61.92% 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% |