Kenton, Ohio Population 2022
Kenton is a city located in Hardin County Ohio. Kenton has a 2020 population of 7,883. It is also the county seat of Hardin County. Kenton is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually and its population has decreased by -0.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,947 in 2010.
The average household income in Kenton is $46,113 with a poverty rate of 18.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $608 per month, and the median house value is $76,400. The median age in Kenton is 39.2 years, 37.1 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Kenton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kentonwas:
- White: 96.09%
- Two or more races: 2.61%
- Black or African American: 0.99%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Asian: 0.12%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,054 | 96.09% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.99% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 16 | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 219 | 2.61% |
Kenton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,429 | 2.37 | 62.2 |
| Married | 1,468 | 3.04 | 79.3 |
| Male | 141 | 3.13 | 44 |
| Female | 458 | 3.43 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 1,362 | 1.21 | 50 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 303 | 5.73% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 293 | 5.54% |
| High School Graduate | 2,825 | 53.45% |
| Some College | 1,043 | 19.74% |
| Associates Degree | 271 | 5.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 383 | 7.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 167 | 3.16% |
Kenton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 49 | 21 |
| White | 4,982 | 4,403 | 513 |
| Black | 83 | 83 | 6 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 144 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Kenton Language by Age
Kenton Language
98.87% of Kenton residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
Kenton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 14 | 19.44% |
| White | 7,733 | 1,475 | 19.07% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 49 | 16 | 32.65% |
| Multiple | 219 | 24 | 10.96% |
18.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.93%
Male Poverty Rate
22.69%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kenton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenton is Black, with 19.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenton is Multiple, with 10.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.04%.
Kenton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Kenton Married by Age and Sex
Kenton Marriage
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 45-54.
Kenton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 616 | 10.10% |
Kenton Veterans by Education
8.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
85.67%
Born in Kenton
99.48%
Native Born
0.52%
Foreign Born
0.41%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.48% of Kenton residents were born in the United States, with 85.67% having been born in Ohio. 0.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,610 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 3,940 | 1,330 | 4.20% |
| 1890 | 5,557 | 1,617 | 3.50% |
| 1900 | 6,852 | 1,295 | 2.12% |
| 1910 | 7,185 | 333 | 0.48% |
| 1920 | 7,690 | 505 | 0.68% |
| 1930 | 7,069 | -621 | -0.84% |
| 1940 | 7,593 | 524 | 0.72% |
| 1950 | 8,475 | 882 | 1.10% |
| 1960 | 8,747 | 272 | 0.32% |
| 1970 | 8,315 | -432 | -0.51% |
| 1980 | 8,605 | 290 | 0.34% |
| 1990 | 8,356 | -249 | -0.29% |
| 2000 | 8,336 | -20 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 8,262 | -74 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 8,230 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 8,198 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 8,166 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 8,134 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2015 | 8,102 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 8,070 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2017 | 8,038 | -32 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 8,006 | -32 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 7,974 | -32 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 7,947 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 7,915 | -32 | -0.40% |
| 2022 | 7,883 | -32 | -0.40% |