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Kenilworth

New Jersey · 8,602 residents (2025 est.) · 2.147 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $522,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,401
+9%since 2000
from 7,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,913 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,602 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,611
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,675
+129%since 2000
from $24,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+37%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$522,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $177,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,023
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $967 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+49%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(6,539)
Black2.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(663)
Asian2.9%(220)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(2,415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(4,719)
Black5.2%(434)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(2,656)
Asian3.5%(295)
Other3.5%(297)
Diversity Score72.4%(6,084)
Diversity Score
72
+130%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 82.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 18.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

Kenilworth, New Jersey has about 8,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

The typical household in Kenilworth, New Jersey earns about $118,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenilworth, New Jersey expensive?

In Kenilworth, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $522,200, and the typical rent is about $2,023 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Kenilworth, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

About 6.4% of people in Kenilworth, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenilworth, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenilworth, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 827 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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