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Kenton

Oklahoma · 17 residents · 0.715 sq mi
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Kenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 78% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
+13%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 21 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
58.8
−8%vs 2011
vs 63.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
019385776201020202024Kenton
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,286
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $9,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2016
Per capita income
$14,218
−9%vs 2011
vs $15,627 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.431 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
11.1%
−55.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26%(4)
Diversity Score
26
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2021
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
76.5%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.3% in 2011
Female
23.5%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton, Oklahoma?

Kenton, Oklahoma has about 17 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Kenton, Oklahoma earns about $9,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Kenton, Oklahoma?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kenton, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenton, Oklahoma?

About 41.2% of people in Kenton, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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