Fort Wright, Kentucky
Fort Wright: City in Kentucky, United States
About
Fort Wright is a city located in the county of Kenton in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,723 and a population density of 644 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,779 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Fort Wright
| Population : | 5,779 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Kenton County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 859 |
| Area : | 8.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:26:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 650 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Wright is located at 39°3'6"N 84°32'3"W (39.0517300, -84.5341100).
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Demographics
The population of Fort Wright increased by 0.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,723 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,678 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,710 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,743 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,742 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,751 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,752 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,746 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,747 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,745 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,779 | 0.59% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fort Wright
1 James A. Ramage Civil War Museum
1402 Highland Ave, Fort Wright, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Fort Wright
1 Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Wright Cincinnati Area
1937 Dixie Hwy, Fort Wright, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18597574938 🔗 Url
Other Places in Fort Wright
1 Fort Wright City Building
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Clerk
409 Kyles Ln, Fort Wright, KY 41011 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Fort Wright (1)
American professional wrestler Chris Harris was born in Fort Wright
Schools in Fort Wright
College & universities near Fort Wright, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157809 | Thomas More University | Crestview Hills (KY) | 41017-3495 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Wright, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Wright
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Latonia Post Office | Covington (KY) | 41015 |
Other cities in Kenton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenton County , KY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Covington | 40,314 | The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. |
| Independence | 28,903 | City in Kentucky |
| Erlanger | 19,393 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Edgewood | 8,779 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Elsmere | 8,646 | Town in Delaware |
| Fort Mitchell | 8,263 | City in Kentucky |
| Villa Hills | 7,481 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Taylor Mill | 6,820 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Ludlow | 4,506 | City in Kentucky |
| Crescent Springs | 4,138 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Crestview Hills | 3,333 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Park Hills | 2,995 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Lakeside Park | 2,753 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Ryland Heights | 1,081 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bromley | 809 | City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States |
| Kenton Vale | 109 | 6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Wright distances to largest Kentucky cities
