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Kennedy

New York · 473 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 $40,417. Population has grown 24% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
+24%since 2019
from 382 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
232 / sq mi
+24%since 2019
from 187 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
−19%since 2019
from 54.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
193280368456543201020202024Kennedy
2024246
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $40,417 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,870
−2%since 2019
from $23,256 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−30%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99%(378)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.6%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(443)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(42)
Diversity Score
9
+245%since 2019
from 3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
−2%since 2019
from 18.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 89.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
Female
46.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennedy, New York?

Kennedy, New York has about 473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kennedy, New York earns about $40,417 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 $52,500.

How educated are people in Kennedy, New York?

About 9.5% 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 4.7% 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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