Kenton, Delaware Population 2022
Kenton is a city located in Kent County Delaware. Kenton has a 2020 population of 280. Kenton is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 15.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 243 in 2010.
The average household income in Kenton is $53,099 with a poverty rate of 4.31%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,095 per month, and the median house value is $208,800. The median age in Kenton is 39.7 years, 33.1 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
Kenton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentonwas:
- White: 87.93%
- Other race: 7.33%
- Black or African American: 3.02%
- Two or more races: 1.72%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 87.93% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 3.02% |
| Some Other Race | 34 | 7.33% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 1.72% |
Kenton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 137 | 3.39 | 81 |
| Married | 51 | 3.29 | 60.8 |
| Male | 8 | 3.25 | 100 |
| Female | 60 | 4.1 | 100 |
| Non Family | 18 | 1.33 | 66.7 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 6.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 75 | 33.33% |
| Some College | 17 | 7.56% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 12.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 28.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.33% |
Kenton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 181 | 66 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Other Race | 14 | ||
| Hispanic | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.50%.
Kenton Language by Age
Kenton Language
91.95% of Kenton residents speak only English, while 8.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.61% of the population.
Kenton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 17 | 4.23% |
| Other | 3 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 30 | 3 | 10.00% |
4.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.44%
Male Poverty Rate
5.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kenton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenton is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenton is Hispanic, with 10.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.29%.
Kenton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
34.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Kenton Married by Age and Sex
Kenton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Kenton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 3.77% |
| Black | 2 | 14.29% |
Kenton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
44.2%
Employment Rate
35.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.51%
Born in Kenton
94.83%
Native Born
5.17%
Foreign Born
5.17%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.83% of Kenton residents were born in the United States, with 76.51% having been born in Delaware. 5.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 243 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 246 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 249 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 251 | 2 | 0.80% |
| 2014 | 257 | 6 | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 261 | 4 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 261 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 265 | 4 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 268 | 3 | 1.13% |
| 2019 | 271 | 3 | 1.12% |
| 2020 | 274 | 3 | 1.11% |
| 2021 | 277 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 2022 | 280 | 3 | 1.08% |