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Kenton

Ohio · 7,808 residents (2025 est.) · 5 sq mi
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Kenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,033. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,663
−8%since 2000
from 8,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,533 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1,601 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,808 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Kenton
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(472)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(532)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.3%(327)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(469)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.9%(755)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(737)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(985)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.8%(749)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(1,132)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(775)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(418)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(312)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,033
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,065 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,150
+109%since 2000
from $16,324 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+16%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−28%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
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

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(8,054)
Black0.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(75)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(7,152)
Black0.9%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(106)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other4.2%(325)
Diversity Score
16
+40%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(54)
Guatemalan0.6%(47)
Cuban0.1%(5)
Asian origin
Laotian0.4%(28)
Filipino0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(18)
Ancestry
German26.3%(2,013)
English19.1%(1,460)
Irish12.6%(964)
American6.5%(496)
Dutch4.8%(370)
Italian2.2%(165)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(72)
Scottish0.7%(55)
Swiss0.5%(38)
Welsh0.4%(30)
British0.3%(22)
Danish0.3%(22)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.3%(22)
Greek0.2%(18)
Polish0.2%(13)
Slovak0.2%(12)
Swedish0.1%(10)
French0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+19.5 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(1,009)
Married53.1%(1,672)
Widowed2.7%(84)
Divorced12.1%(381)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(707)
Married53.1%(1,691)
Widowed12.8%(409)
Divorced11.9%(379)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton, Ohio?

Kenton, Ohio has about 7,663 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Ohio?

The typical household in Kenton, Ohio earns about $56,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenton, Ohio expensive?

In Kenton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Kenton, Ohio?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kenton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenton, Ohio?

About 18.6% of people in Kenton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenton, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 693 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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