Kenansville is a town located in Duplin County North Carolina. Kenansville has a 2024 population of 762. Kenansville is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 766 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenansville is $67,818 with a poverty rate of 14.83%. The median age in Kenansville is 48.4 years: 33.9 years for males, and 58.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenansville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 626 | 67.38% |
| Black or African American | 151 | 16.25% |
| Other race | 55 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 51 | 5.49% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 357 | 2.34 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 170 | 3.35 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 130 | 1.04 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Female | 47 | 2.15 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 10 | 2.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 50 | 7.69% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 4.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 17.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 192 | 29.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 3.69% |
| Some College | 181 | 27.85% |
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 | 419 | 398 | 106 |
| Black | 128 | 97 | 19 |
| Other Race | 41 | 29 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 21 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,382 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,071 | $36,591 | $15,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,432 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,115 | $48,359 | $0 |
| Some College | $27,917 | $47,656 | $15,833 |
$37,115
Average Earnings
$48,359
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.7% of Kenansville residents speak only English, while 11.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 75 | 13.84% |
| Black | 145 | 44 | 30.34% |
| Multiple | 46 | 6 | 13.04% |
14.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.03%
Male Poverty Rate
22.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenansville is Black, with 30.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenansville is Multiple, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.51% |
| High School | 17.81% |
| Some College | 15.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,750 | $87,116 |
| Households | $53,750 | $67,818 |
| Married Families | $86,346 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $32,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 5.54% |
| Black | 15 | 11.72% |
| Other Race | 12 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
41.6%
Labor Force Participation
41.3%
Employment Rate
0.7%
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
74.7%
Born in Kenansville
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
1.83%
Non Citizen
4.52%
Naturalized
93.65% of Kenansville residents were born in the United States, with 74.7% having been born in North Carolina. 1.83% 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 | 757 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 758 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 759 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 760 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 761 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 762 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 763 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 756 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 755 | -11 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 766 | -88 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 854 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 852 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 861 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 865 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 865 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 863 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 866 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 867 | 6 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 861 | 0 | 0% |