Kenel is a CDP located in Sioux County and Corson County South Dakota. Kenel has a 2024 population of 205. Kenel is currently growing at a rate of 7.33% annually and its population has increased by 40.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 146 in 2020.
The average household income in Kenel is $88,463 with a poverty rate of 14.52%. The median age in Kenel is 47.8 years: 53.3 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kenel was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 113 | 91.13% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 5.65% |
| White | 4 | 3.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 51 | 2.43 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 24 | 0 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 13 | 3.15 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 10 | 5 | 40 | 60 |
| Female | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
37.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 5.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8 | 10.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 17 | 21.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 5.06% |
| Some College | 31 | 39.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 68 | 57 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| White | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 23.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,375 | $57,857 | $43,750 |
| Some College | $43,125 | $0 | $0 |
$49,375
Average Earnings
$57,857
Average Male
$43,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.83% of Kenel residents speak only English, while 12.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 113 | 18 | 15.93% |
14.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.84%
Male Poverty Rate
21.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kenel is Native, with 15.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kenel is Native, with 15.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| Some College | 8.57% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,063 | $78,500 |
| Households | $49,688 | $88,463 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,857 | $99,671 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
21
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 17 | 22.67% |
| White | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.5%
Employment Rate
28.6%
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
24.19%
Born in Kenel
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Kenel residents were born in the United States, with 24.19% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 205 | 14 | 7.33% |
| 2023 | 191 | 15 | 8.52% |
| 2022 | 176 | 46 | 35.38% |
| 2021 | 130 | -16 | -10.96% |
| 2020 | 146 | 0 | 0% |