Kenansville is a town located in Duplin County North Carolina. Kenansville has a 2024 population of 762. Kenansville is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 766 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenansville is $85,121 with a poverty rate of 22.66%. The median age in Kenansville is 43 years: 33.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenansville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 805 | 69.58% |
| Black or African American | 193 | 16.68% |
| Asian | 81 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 3.37% |
| Other race | 36 | 3.11% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 418 | 2.54 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
| Married | 204 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Non Family | 152 | 1.09 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Female | 54 | 2.59 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Male | 8 | 2.63 | 100 | 0 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
65.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 11.67% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 100 | 13.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 11.8% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 25.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 6.24% |
| Some College | 146 | 19.81% |
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 | 494 | 436 | 133 |
| Black | 160 | 94 | 6 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Other Race | 27 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,471 | $94,231 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $72,500 | $15,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,903 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,603 | $48,672 | $34,107 |
| Some College | $30,500 | $40,833 | $0 |
$43,603
Average Earnings
$48,672
Average Male
$34,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.14% of Kenansville residents speak only English, while 16.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 747 | 182 | 24.36% |
| Black | 168 | 46 | 27.38% |
| Multiple | 39 | 13 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 4 | 16% |
| Asian | 81 | 3 | 3.7% |
22.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.5%
Male Poverty Rate
31.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenansville is Multiple, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenansville is Asian, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.29% |
| Some College | 18.87% |
| High School | 10.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,895 | $113,518 |
| Households | $62,917 | $85,121 |
| Married Families | $93,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $34,276 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 3.15% |
| Other Race | 8 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
74.16%
Born in Kenansville
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
3.46%
Naturalized
94.81% of Kenansville residents were born in the United States, with 74.16% having been born in North Carolina. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 757 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 758 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 759 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 760 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 761 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 762 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 763 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 756 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 755 | -11 | -1.44% |
| 2020 | 766 | -88 | -10.3% |
| 2019 | 854 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 852 | -9 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 861 | -4 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 865 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 860 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 865 | 2 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 863 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2012 | 866 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 867 | 6 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 861 | 0 | 0% |