Kennett township is located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Kennett township has a 2024 population of 9,166. Kennett township is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually but its population has increased by 9.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,405 in 2020.
The average household income in Kennett township is $200,580 with a poverty rate of 3.36%. The median age in Kennett township is 48.2 years: 47.5 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kennett township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,441 | 84.91% |
| Two or more races | 587 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 304 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 294 | 3.36% |
| Black or African American | 101 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,555 | 2.4 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 2,090 | 2.92 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 1,031 | 1.18 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 252 | 3.09 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 182 | 2.46 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 3.76% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 3.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,257 | 35.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,985 | 31.35% |
| High School Graduate | 799 | 12.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 135 | 2.13% |
| Some College | 685 | 10.82% |
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 | 5,444 | 5,325 | 3,740 |
| Hispanic | 403 | 174 | 126 |
| 2+ Races | 251 | 188 | 140 |
| Asian | 222 | 210 | 166 |
| Other Race | 222 | 56 | 56 |
| Black | 79 | 66 | 45 |
| Islander | 36 | 36 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $101,094 | $111,979 | $83,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $122,083 | $176,250 | $91,288 |
| High School Graduate | $54,158 | $66,125 | $52,908 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $51,791 | $57,952 | $0 |
| Overall | $91,602 | $111,295 | $79,746 |
| Some College | $56,471 | $57,273 | $0 |
$91,602
Average Earnings
$111,295
Average Male
$79,746
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.73% of Kennett township residents speak only English, while 8.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,206 | 248 | 3.44% |
| Multiple | 587 | 18 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 294 | 13 | 4.42% |
| Hispanic | 547 | 12 | 2.19% |
| Black | 101 | 10 | 9.9% |
3.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.82%
Male Poverty Rate
3.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kennett township is Black, with 9.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kennett township is Hispanic, with 2.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.53% |
| High School | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.02% |
| Some College | 0.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.1% |
| Female Employed | 0.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $161,184 | $236,143 |
| Households | $143,513 | $200,580 |
| Married Families | $173,790 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,819 | $108,580 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
304
Number of Veterans
304
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 186 |
| World War II | 67 |
| Korea | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 271 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 4.65% |
| Black | 13 | 16.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.8%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
38.39%
Born in Kennett township
91.82%
Native Born
8.18%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
91.82% of Kennett township residents were born in the United States, with 38.39% having been born in Pennsylvania. 2.99% 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 | 9,101 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 9,114 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 9,127 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 9,140 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 9,153 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 9,166 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 9,179 | -13 | -0.14% |
| 2022 | 9,192 | 450 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 8,742 | 337 | 4.01% |
| 2020 | 8,405 | 99 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 8,306 | 46 | 0.56% |
| 2018 | 8,260 | 41 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 8,219 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 8,216 | 54 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 8,162 | 160 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8,002 | 155 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 7,847 | 33 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 7,814 | 151 | 1.97% |
| 2011 | 7,663 | 57 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 7,606 | 0 | 0% |