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Kenly

North Carolina · 1,569 residents · 1.879 sq mi
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Kenly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,865. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,400. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,569
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,562 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 831 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.2
+5%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Kenly
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,865
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,181
+52%since 1990
from $9,356 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
25.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
52.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+2%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(931)
Black39.6%(618)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61%(953)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(855)
Black40.3%(633)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(56)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score65.8%(1,032)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+20%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenly, North Carolina?

Kenly, North Carolina has about 1,569 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kenly, North Carolina?

The typical household in Kenly, North Carolina earns about $20,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenly, North Carolina expensive?

In Kenly, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,400, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Kenly, North Carolina?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kenly, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenly, North Carolina?

About 25.2% of people in Kenly, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenly, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenly, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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