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Kennedy

New York · 246 residents · 2.043 sq mi
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Kennedy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $67,800. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+5%since 2023
from 234 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
120 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 115 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
−19%since 2023
from 58.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
193280368456543201020202024Kennedy
2024246
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.3%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.3%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.8%(24)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.8%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(30)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(21)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(38)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.7%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,771 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,302
−18%since 2023
from $30,889 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+3%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.8% in 2023
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(242)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score
4
−5%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish12.6%(31)
English12.2%(30)
German9.3%(23)
Italian7.3%(18)
Scottish6.5%(16)
Polish3.7%(9)
French3.3%(8)
Swedish2.4%(6)
Welsh2.4%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+7%since 2023
from 18.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
Female
62.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.3%(13)
Married66.3%(53)
Widowed6.3%(5)
Divorced11.3%(9)
Women 15+
Never married23.1%(28)
Married49.6%(60)
Widowed15.7%(19)
Divorced11.6%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennedy, New York?

Kennedy, New York has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennedy, New York?

The typical household in Kennedy, New York earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennedy, New York expensive?

In Kennedy, New York, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in Kennedy, New York?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kennedy, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennedy, New York?

About 19.5% of people in Kennedy, New York 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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