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The Town of Kenly had a population of 2,359 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Kenly ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Kenly is located at latitude 35.5963 and longitude -78.1242 in Johnston County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Kenly encompass a land area of 1.62 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Johnston County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Kenly are located in Johnston County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Wilson County.
The Town of Kenly has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Kenly is located within Township of Beulah, a minor civil division (MCD) of Johnston County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,359 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,239 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 57 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $57,045 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,615 |
| Median Home Value | $205,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 935 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 487 (52.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 411 (44.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 37 (4.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 898 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Family Households | 520 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Kenly to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 312 | 60th |
| Population Density | # 147 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 435 | 44th |
| Per Capita Income | # 543 | 30th |
| Diversity Index | # 189 | 76th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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