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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kenilworth

New Jersey · 7,574 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,974. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $167,300. With a median age of 40.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,574
−1%vs 2000
vs 7,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,528 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 3,575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.0
+1%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,974
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,441
−24%vs 2000
vs $24,343 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$167,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $177,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$780
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $967 in 2000
US average: $450
79.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
20.1% rent
4.2
+42%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,245)
Black2.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(393)
Asian1.2%(90)
Other0.7%(51)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,608)
21
−33%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.9%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

Kenilworth, New Jersey has about 7,574 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Kenilworth, New Jersey earns about $39,974 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 $167,300, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

About 12.3% 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 4.6% of people in Kenilworth, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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