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The City of Kenton had a population of 7,663 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Kenton is located at latitude 40.647 and longitude -83.6096 in Hardin County. The formal boundaries for the City of Kenton encompass a land area of 5.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Hardin County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Kenton 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 City of Kenton is located within Township of Pleasant, a minor civil division (MCD) of Hardin County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,663 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,535 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 13 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,033 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,150 |
| Median Home Value | $107,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 3,653 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,426 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 921 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 306 (8.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,347 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 2,182 (65.2%) |
The table below compares Kenton to the other 1,265 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Ohio 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 | # 225 | 82nd |
| Population Density | # 437 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 887 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 581 | 54th |
| Diversity Index | # 756 | 40th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Ohio Census Data Comparison Tool.
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