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Kenton

Tennessee · 1,205 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 $38,828. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,300. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,205
−8%since 2000
from 1,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
478 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+11%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Kenton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,828
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,803 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,088
+28%since 2000
from $16,515 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,300
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
39.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(955)
Black12.9%(156)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(124)
Diversity Score50.1%(604)
Diversity Score
50
+44%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenton, Tennessee?

Kenton, Tennessee has about 1,205 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenton, Tennessee?

The typical household in Kenton, Tennessee earns about $38,828 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 $70,300, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Kenton, Tennessee?

About 7.3% 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 19.4% 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 198 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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