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Kenwood

Ohio · 8,326 residents · 2.416 sq mi
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Kenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $369,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 54% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,326
+12%since 2000
from 7,423 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,446 / sq mi
+11%since 2009
from 3,095 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
−6%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K9K1990201020202024Kenwood
20248K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(545)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(594)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(349)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(490)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.4%(200)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(1,014)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.3%(1,272)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(706)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(1,103)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(899)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(754)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.8%(400)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,212
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,932
+69%since 2000
from $32,458 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+3%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$369,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,986
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $953 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+1%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
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-Hispanic87.7%(6,510)
Black5%(374)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(131)
Asian4.8%(353)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(5,485)
Black7.8%(649)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(1,108)
Asian9.2%(764)
Other3.8%(320)
Diversity Score
67
+62%since 2009
from 41 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
Costa Rican6.9%(576)
Mexican2.8%(232)
Cuban1.4%(118)
Colombian0.6%(52)
Salvadoran0.2%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian4.8%(398)
Chinese2.9%(239)
Pakistani1%(81)
Korean0.4%(33)
Vietnamese0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German24.4%(2,028)
English14.2%(1,181)
Irish11.2%(934)
Italian5.6%(468)
American3.2%(270)
Polish2.3%(195)
Scottish2.1%(176)
West Indian1.5%(124)
Swiss1.4%(118)
French1.1%(89)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(82)
Arab0.9%(75)
Dutch0.9%(72)
Greek0.8%(70)
Russian0.7%(61)
Kenyan0.7%(56)
Brazilian0.6%(52)
Hungarian0.6%(51)
Jamaican0.6%(50)
Turkish0.6%(49)
Lithuanian0.6%(47)
Swedish0.5%(43)
Jordanian0.5%(42)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(39)
Lebanese0.4%(32)
Haitian0.4%(32)
Norwegian0.4%(31)
Ukrainian0.3%(24)
Romanian0.3%(22)
Welsh0.3%(21)
Austrian0.2%(17)
Czech0.2%(15)
British0.1%(12)
Belgian0.1%(11)
Iranian0.1%(10)
Slovak0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Central American population · Largest Costa Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(785)
Married58.9%(1,912)
Widowed8.7%(283)
Divorced8.3%(268)
Women 15+
Never married19.6%(705)
Married54.8%(1,969)
Widowed16.6%(597)
Divorced8.9%(319)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenwood, Ohio?

Kenwood, Ohio has about 8,326 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Kenwood, Ohio earns about $110,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenwood, Ohio expensive?

In Kenwood, Ohio, the median home is worth about $369,500, and the typical rent is about $1,986 a month.

How educated are people in Kenwood, Ohio?

About 69.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kenwood, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenwood, Ohio?

About 6.3% of people in Kenwood, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenwood, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenwood, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 857 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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