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Kenton

Tennessee · 1,281 residents · 2.52 sq mi
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Kenton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,281
−2%since 2000
from 1,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
508 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Kenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,982
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,803 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,948
+3%since 2000
from $16,515 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$443
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(1,089)
Black14.3%(187)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.8%(454)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,027)
Black16.1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(28)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.8%(22)
Diversity Score42.5%(545)
Diversity Score
43
+22%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton, Tennessee?

Kenton, Tennessee has about 1,281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Kenton, Tennessee earns about $35,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenton, Tennessee expensive?

In Kenton, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $66,600, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Kenton, Tennessee?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kenton, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenton, Tennessee?

About 11.5% of people in Kenton, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenton, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenton, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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