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Kempton

Indiana · 288 residents · 0.162 sq mi
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Kempton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,938. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
−24%since 2000
from 380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,778 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 2,346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+23%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072583083584091990201020202024Kempton
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,938
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,901
+34%since 2000
from $15,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(261)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(41)
Diversity Score33.6%(97)
Diversity Score
34
+917%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+9%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kempton, Indiana?

Kempton, Indiana has about 288 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kempton, Indiana?

The typical household in Kempton, Indiana earns about $45,938 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 $66,200, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Kempton, Indiana?

About 6.4% 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 35.3% 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 104 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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