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The Town of Kenton had a population of 1,513 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Kenton ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Tennessee. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Kenton is located at latitude 36.2023 and longitude -89.0123 in Obion County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Kenton encompass a land area of 2 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Obion County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Kenton are located in Obion County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Gibson County.
The Town of Kenton has a P1 Census Class Code which indicates populated place that is also an incorporated place with the same name and the same census code. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Kenton is located within Commissioner District 3, a minor civil division (MCD) of Obion County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,513 (100%) |
| Population Density | 600 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,525 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,095 |
| Median Home Value | $111,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 689 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 333 (48.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 250 (36.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 106 (15.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 583 |
| Average Household Size | 2.60 |
| Family Households | 409 (70.2%) |
The table below compares Kenton to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee 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 | # 255 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 198 | 61st |
| Median Household Income | # 435 | 14th |
| Per Capita Income | # 472 | 6th |
| Diversity Index | # 77 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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