Kenly is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. Kenly has a 2025 population of 1,733. Kenly is currently growing at a rate of 2.73% annually and its population has increased by 15.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,505 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenly is $58,860 with a poverty rate of 16.87%.The median age in Kenly is 34.8 years: 26.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Kenly includes 63.04% White, 27.61% Black or African American, 4.47% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
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White | 1,482 | 63.04% |
Black or African American | 649 | 27.61% |
Two or more races | 115 | 4.89% |
Other race | 105 | 4.47% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Kenly's average per capita income is $38,333. Household income levels show a median of $46,229. The poverty rate stands at 16.87%.
Name | Median | Mean |
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Married Families | $83,833 | - |
Families | $76,494 | $76,429 |
Households | $46,229 | $58,860 |
Non Families | $21,250 | $34,147 |
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