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Kenneth City

Florida · 4,868 residents (2025 est.) · 0.714 sq mi
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Kenneth City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $241,200. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,012
+14%since 2000
from 4,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,020 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 6,162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+21%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,868 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Kenneth City
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,347
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,300
+35%since 2000
from $19,498 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−3%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,649
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+144%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(3,720)
Black3.3%(144)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(249)
Asian4.8%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.7%(1,395)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(3,130)
Black6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(986)
Asian2.3%(116)
Other9.6%(479)
Diversity Score69.8%(3,496)
Diversity Score
70
+120%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 73.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 10.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenneth City, Florida?

Kenneth City, Florida has about 5,012 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenneth City, Florida?

The typical household in Kenneth City, Florida earns about $49,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenneth City, Florida expensive?

In Kenneth City, Florida, the median home is worth about $241,200, and the typical rent is about $1,649 a month.

How educated are people in Kenneth City, Florida?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kenneth City, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenneth City, Florida?

About 13.8% of people in Kenneth City, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenneth City, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenneth City, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 550 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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