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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kenilworth

New Jersey · 7,675 residents · 2.147 sq mi
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Kenilworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $177,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,675
+1%since 1990
from 7,574 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.7
−1%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.5%(423)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.1%(467)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.8%(446)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.1%(391)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(400)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.2%(1,089)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.6%(1,273)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414%(1,077)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(710)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.6%(662)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.7%(593)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.9%(144)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,929
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,974 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,343
+32%since 1990
from $18,441 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $780 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
21.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,245)
Black2.5%(188)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(393)
Asian1.2%(90)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(6,539)
Black2.4%(183)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(663)
Asian2.9%(220)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Spaniard6.6%(553)
Mexican6%(503)
Puerto Rican4.6%(389)
Cuban3.7%(313)
Ecuadorian3.1%(260)
Colombian1.6%(134)
Peruvian1.3%(112)
Argentine0.8%(68)
Costa Rican0.7%(55)
Dominican0.5%(40)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Salvadoran0.3%(29)
Asian origin
Filipino2.3%(195)
Chinese1%(87)
Thai0.2%(13)
Ancestry
Italian17%(1,432)
Irish8.4%(708)
American5.9%(492)
German5.8%(484)
Polish5.7%(482)
English5.7%(479)
Portuguese3.9%(331)
Swedish1.5%(130)
Brazilian1.4%(119)
French0.8%(68)
Greek0.7%(55)
Russian0.7%(55)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.6%(52)
Dutch0.5%(41)
Arab0.3%(29)
Egyptian0.3%(29)
Nigerian0.3%(25)
Romanian0.2%(21)
Ukrainian0.2%(20)
Czech0.2%(19)
West Indian0.2%(19)
Jamaican0.2%(19)
Scottish0.2%(18)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(16)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest South American population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.1%(943)
Married58.7%(1,781)
Widowed4.4%(134)
Divorced5.7%(174)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(718)
Married53.6%(1,769)
Widowed15.8%(521)
Divorced8.9%(294)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

Kenilworth, New Jersey has about 7,675 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kenilworth, New Jersey earns about $59,929 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 $177,000, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, New Jersey?

About 15.5% 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 2.0% 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 101 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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