Kenilworth borough is located in Union County New Jersey. Kenilworth borough has a 2024 population of 8,248. Kenilworth borough is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -1.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,393 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenilworth borough is $143,705 with a poverty rate of 8%. The median age in Kenilworth borough is 37 years: 38.3 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenilworth borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,319 | 63.74% |
| Two or more races | 1,227 | 14.7% |
| Other race | 1,144 | 13.71% |
| Black or African American | 398 | 4.77% |
| Asian | 257 | 3.08% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,802 | 2.98 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 1,375 | 3.66 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Female | 665 | 3.25 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 594 | 1.15 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 168 | 2.78 | 24.4 | 75.6 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 5.39% |
| Associates Degree | 645 | 11.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,052 | 19.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 588 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 1,501 | 27.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 236 | 4.27% |
| Some College | 1,213 | 21.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,273 | 2,999 | 1,108 |
| Hispanic | 1,581 | 1,433 | 290 |
| 2+ Races | 822 | 792 | 224 |
| Other Race | 513 | 408 | 13 |
| Black | 275 | 275 | 174 |
| Asian | 159 | 96 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 63.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,625 | $70,950 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $109,267 | $74,038 | $111,298 |
| High School Graduate | $51,332 | $57,083 | $47,364 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,366 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,307 | $60,000 | $50,084 |
| Some College | $44,306 | $45,846 | $40,960 |
$52,307
Average Earnings
$60,000
Average Male
$50,084
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.29% of Kenilworth borough residents speak only English, while 35.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,683 | 354 | 7.56% |
| Hispanic | 2,478 | 311 | 12.55% |
| Multiple | 1,218 | 72 | 5.91% |
| Black | 398 | 53 | 13.32% |
8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.37%
Male Poverty Rate
8.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenilworth borough is Black, with 13.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenilworth borough is Multiple, with 5.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.5% |
| High School | 4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.7% |
| Female Employed | 2.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,618 | $159,821 |
| Households | $97,600 | $143,705 |
| Married Families | $132,730 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,948 | $70,779 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
166
Number of Veterans
151
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 83 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 166 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.48%
Born in Kenilworth borough
82.88%
Native Born
17.12%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
12.8%
Naturalized
82.88% of Kenilworth borough residents were born in the United States, with 68.48% having been born in New Jersey. 4.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,193 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 8,204 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 8,215 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 8,226 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 8,237 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 8,248 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 8,259 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 8,270 | -85 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 8,355 | -38 | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 8,393 | 193 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 8,200 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 8,204 | 23 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 8,181 | 25 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 8,156 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 8,132 | 26 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 8,106 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,074 | 70 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 8,004 | 36 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 7,968 | 32 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,936 | 0 | 0% |