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Kenton

Ohio · 7,947 residents · 5 sq mi
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Kenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,669. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,947
−5%since 2000
from 8,336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Kenton
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(515)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(537)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(552)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(511)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(464)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.8%(941)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(887)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.2%(966)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.9%(1,026)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(896)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(452)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.5%(200)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,669
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,065 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,684
+21%since 2000
from $16,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−29%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Kenton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(8,054)
Black0.9%(74)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(75)
Asian0.4%(31)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(7,234)
Black1%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(221)
Asian0.4%(30)
Other2.6%(208)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.6%(49)
Peruvian0.3%(21)
Puerto Rican0.2%(16)
Spaniard0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(10)
Ancestry
German16.3%(1,364)
American13.1%(1,095)
Irish11.8%(992)
English8.8%(739)
Dutch3.8%(315)
Norwegian1.3%(105)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(95)
Scottish1%(87)
French0.8%(69)
Swedish0.8%(69)
Swiss0.3%(26)
Polish0.3%(25)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.3%(24)
Italian0.3%(24)
Ukrainian0.3%(24)
Danish0.3%(23)
British0.2%(14)
Serbian0.1%(11)
Welsh0.1%(10)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Ethiopian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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 7,947 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Ohio?

The typical household in Kenton, Ohio earns about $40,669 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Kenton, Ohio?

About 10.4% 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 18.9% 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 409 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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