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Kenwood

California · 1,028 residents · 5.167 sq mi
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Kenwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,526. Population has grown 37% since 2023. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $881,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,028
+37%since 2023
from 750 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
−9%since 2023
from 49.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4296689081K1K201020202024Kenwood
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(81)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.2%(105)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(29)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(39)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(37)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.5%(98)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(114)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(148)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(117)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.3%(147)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848%(82)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(31)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,526
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,221 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,732
−26%since 2023
from $70,907 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+4%since 2023
from 0.399 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$881,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $884,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.9
+26%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
31
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(521)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(22)
Asian20.4%(153)
Other7.2%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(810)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian8.9%(91)
Other10.8%(111)
Diversity Score
45
−23%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.2%(12)
Salvadoran0.4%(4)
Asian origin
Filipino6%(62)
Chinese2.8%(29)
Ancestry
American14.5%(149)
English14.2%(146)
German10%(103)
British9.9%(102)
Turkish7.7%(79)
Brazilian3.6%(37)
Irish3.3%(34)
Portuguese2.4%(25)
Scottish2.1%(22)
Latvian1.8%(18)
Bulgarian1.3%(13)
Italian0.6%(6)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest British population · Largest Turkish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
53.9 min
−16%since 2023
from 64.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
Female
69.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 72.9% in 2023
Foreign born
10.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.2%(67)
Married74.8%(199)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married27.4%(150)
Married63.6%(348)
Widowed4.6%(25)
Divorced4.4%(24)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenwood, California?

Kenwood, California has about 1,028 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenwood, California?

The typical household in Kenwood, California earns about $99,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenwood, California expensive?

In Kenwood, California, the median home is worth about $881,900.

How educated are people in Kenwood, California?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kenwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenwood, California?

About 6.7% of people in Kenwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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