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Kenton

Delaware · 261 residents · 0.176 sq mi
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Kenton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,600. Households here earn about 26% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+10%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,483 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1392203023844651990201020202024Kenton
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,778
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,022
+42%since 2000
from $15,539 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(217)
Black3.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(220)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.6%(77)
Diversity Score
30
+57%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
46.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton, Delaware?

Kenton, Delaware has about 261 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Delaware?

The typical household in Kenton, Delaware earns about $42,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenton, Delaware expensive?

In Kenton, Delaware, the median home is worth about $109,600.

How educated are people in Kenton, Delaware?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kenton, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenton, Delaware?

About 11.5% of people in Kenton, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenton, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenton, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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