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Kenilworth

Pennsylvania · 2,148 residents · 1.707 sq mi
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Kenilworth is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,667. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $272,400. Households here earn about 28% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,148
+36%since 2000
from 1,576 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kenilworth
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,667
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,472 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,421
+80%since 2000
from $21,849 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$272,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$935
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,860)
Black3.7%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(58)
Asian1.9%(41)
Other2.1%(44)
Diversity Score24.9%(534)
Diversity Score
25
+150%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

Kenilworth, Pennsylvania has about 2,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania earns about $81,667 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 $272,400, and the typical rent is about $935 a month.

How educated are people in Kenilworth, Pennsylvania?

About 34.4% 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 9.4% 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 202 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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