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Kenwood

California · 852 residents · 5.167 sq mi
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Kenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,594. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $856,700. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $856,700, the poverty rate sits 37% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
852
+19%since 2019
from 716 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 139 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
60.3
−4%since 2019
from 62.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4296689081K1K201020202024Kenwood
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,594
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,985
+46%since 2019
from $44,433 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$856,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $895,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,094 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.2% in 2019
14.8% rent
Afford Score
9.5
−21%since 2019
from 12.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian4.2%(30)
Other13.3%(95)
Diversity Score41.9%(300)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(671)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(87)
Asian1.5%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.9%(255)
Diversity Score
30
−29%since 2019
from 42 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.4 min
+87%since 2019
from 28.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 67.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Female
63.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Foreign born
9.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenwood, California?

Kenwood, California has about 852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenwood, California?

The typical household in Kenwood, California earns about $90,594 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 $856,700, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Kenwood, California?

About 62.2% 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 17.6% of people in Kenwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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