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Kenton

County:
Hardin County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5
State:
Ohio

Kenton is a city located in Hardin County, Ohio. Kenton has a 2026 population of 7,808. It is also the county seat of Hardin County. Kenton is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,954 in 2020.

The median household income in Kenton is $56,033 with a poverty rate of 18.58%. The median age in Kenton is 41 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.3 males.

7.8K
Total Population
1,562
Density (mi²)
-24 -0.31%
Growth

Kenton Population

Kenton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20267,808-24-0.31%
20257,832-25-0.32%
20247,85710.01%
20237,856-22-0.28%
20227,878-55-0.69%
20217,933-21-0.26%
20207,954100.13%
20198,184-11-0.13%
20188,19550.06%
20178,190-23-0.28%
20168,213-26-0.32%
20158,239-46-0.56%
20148,285140.17%
20138,27120.02%
20128,269-35-0.42%
20118,304-35-0.42%
20108,339770.93%
20008,336-20-0.24%
19908,356-249-2.89%
19808,6052903.49%
19708,315-432-4.94%
19608,7472723.21%
19508,47588211.62%
19407,5935247.41%
19307,069-621-8.08%
19207,6905057.03%
19107,1853334.86%
19006,8521,29523.3%
18905,5571,61741.04%
18803,9401,33050.96%
18702,61000%

Median Age

Overall: 41 years
Female: 42.4 years
Male: 40.2 years

Kenton Adults

There are 6,000 adults, (1,505 of whom are seniors) in Kenton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,806 (49.7%)
Male: 3,857 (50.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Kenton includes 93.33% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,15293.33%
Two or more races3434.48%
Black or African American700.91%
Asian380.5%
Other race310.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander180.23%
Native American110.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races360.47%
Other race310.4%
Asian280.37%
Native American110.14%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,15293.33%
Two or more races3074.01%
Black or African American700.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander180.23%
Asian100.13%

Kenton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Kenton 's average per capita income is $41,652. Household income levels show a median of $56,033. The poverty rate stands at 18.58%.

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$90,689-
Families$73,977$95,065
Households$56,033$77,168
Non Families$36,614$39,452

$41,652

Average Income

$56,033

Median Household Income

18.58%

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)