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Kenly

County:
Johnston County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.879

Kenly is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. Kenly has a 2026 population of 1,779. Kenly is currently growing at a rate of 2.65% annually and its population has increased by 18.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,503 in 2020.

The median household income in Kenly is $57,045 with a poverty rate of 14.36%. The median age in Kenly is 36.2 years: 26.9 years for males, and 36.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males.

1.8K
Total Population
947
Density (mi²)
46 2.65%
Growth

Kenly Population

Kenly Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,779462.65%
20251,733462.73%
20241,687422.55%
20231,645483.01%
20221,597442.83%
20211,553503.33%
20201,50390.6%
20191,583382.46%
20181,545362.39%
20171,509312.1%
20161,478382.64%
20151,440281.98%
20141,412201.44%
20131,392141.02%
20121,378130.95%
20111,365261.94%
20101,34550.37%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 26.9 years

Kenly Adults

There are 1,742 adults, (271 of whom are seniors) in Kenly.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,221 (51.8%)
Male: 1,138 (48.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Kenly includes 59.69% White, 26.2% Black or African American, 6.36% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,40859.69%
Black or African American61826.2%
Two or more races1837.76%
Other race1506.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1576.66%
Other race1506.36%
White241.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,38458.67%
Black or African American61826.2%
Two or more races261.1%

Kenly Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Kenly 's average per capita income is $38,669. Household income levels show a median of $57,045. The poverty rate stands at 14.36%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$86,694-
Families$79,141$80,696
Households$57,045$66,304
Non Families$30,313$41,580

$38,669

Average Income

$57,045

Median Household Income

14.36%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)