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Kempton

Indiana · 335 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Kempton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
335
−12%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,068 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 2,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072583083584091990201020202024Kempton
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,962
+41%since 2000
from $15,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade30%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(328)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.4%(5)
Diversity Score6.4%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+94%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% 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
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kempton, Indiana?

Kempton, Indiana has about 335 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kempton, Indiana?

The typical household in Kempton, Indiana earns about $41,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kempton, Indiana expensive?

In Kempton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Kempton, Indiana?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kempton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kempton, Indiana?

About 2.9% of people in Kempton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kempton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Kempton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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