16 cities
| City | Rank | 2025 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 1 | 41,778 | 40,942 | 0.4% | 3,173 | 13 | City |
| Independence | 2 | 30,548 | 28,786 | 1.17% | 1,722 | 18 | City |
| Erlanger | 3 | 20,292 | 19,689 | 0.59% | 2,418 | 8 | City |
| Fort Mitchell | 4 | 8,780 | 8,707 | 0.16% | 2,835 | 3 | City |
| Edgewood | 5 | 8,546 | 8,443 | 0.23% | 2,005 | 4 | City |
| Villa Hills | 6 | 7,876 | 7,310 | 1.46% | 2,187 | 4 | City |
| Taylor Mill | 7 | 7,174 | 6,881 | 0.82% | 1,174 | 6 | City |
| Fort Wright | 8 | 6,170 | 5,799 | 1.21% | 1,815 | 3 | City |
| Crescent Springs | 9 | 4,801 | 4,331 | 2% | 3,214 | 1 | City |
| Ludlow | 10 | 4,390 | 4,390 | 0% | 4,793 | 1 | City |
| Crestview Hills | 11 | 3,362 | 3,242 | 0.72% | 1,770 | 2 | City |
| Park Hills | 12 | 3,196 | 3,170 | 0.16% | 4,113 | 1 | City |
| Lakeside Park | 13 | 2,855 | 2,840 | 0.11% | 3,642 | 1 | City |
| Ryland Heights | 14 | 956 | 925 | 0.63% | 181 | 5 | City |
| Bromley | 15 | 727 | 726 | 0% | 1,939 | 0 | City |
| Kenton Vale | 16 | 103 | 105 | -0.96% | 1,907 | 0 | City |
Covington is the largest city in Kenton County, with a population of 41,778.
Kenton Vale is the smallest city in Kenton County, with a population of 103.
There are 16 cities in Kenton County, Kentucky.