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Kenilworth

Pennsylvania · 2,013 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Kenilworth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,729. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,800. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,013
+28%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.2
+22%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,729
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,472 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,770
+174%since 2000
from $21,849 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+13%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+9%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,497)
Black2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(157)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,903)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(42)
Asian2.1%(43)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score13.2%(265)
Diversity Score
13
+32%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 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
10.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

Kenilworth, Pennsylvania has about 2,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania earns about $105,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenilworth, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Kenilworth, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $348,800, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

About 5.1% of people in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenilworth, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenilworth, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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