Kenansville, NC

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2022 Population

929

10.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

48.4

6.02% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

14.8%

60.8% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$53,750

21.6% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$127,600

46.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

286

7.12% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Kenansville, NC had a population of 929 people with a median age of 48.4 and a median household income of $53,750. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Kenansville, NC grew from 838 to 929, a 10.9% increase and its median household income grew from $44,219 to $53,750, a 21.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenansville, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.95%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.34%).

None of the households in Kenansville, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Kenansville, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenansville, NC are James Sprunt Community College (395 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Kenansville, NC was $127,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.7%.

Most people in Kenansville, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenansville, NC was 2 cars per household.

United States North Carolina Duplin County, NC Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC

Population & Diversity

Kenansville, NC is home to a population of 929 people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.35% of Kenansville, NC residents were born outside of the country (59 people).

In 2022, there were 4.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (612 people) in Kenansville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 151 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 51 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.2% of Kenansville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Kenansville, NC was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kenansville, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenansville, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
612 ± 247
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
151 ± 81
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
51 ± 90

4.84%

Hispanic Population

45 people

4.84% of the people in Kenansville, NC are hispanic (45 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenansville, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

6.35%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

59 people

5.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

42 people

As of 2022, 6.35% of Kenansville, NC residents (59 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenansville, NC was 5.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kenansville, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
41 ± 35
Gulf War (1990s)
12 ± 28
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 24

Kenansville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.42 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenansville, NC employs 286 people. The largest industries in Kenansville, NC are Manufacturing (80 people), Educational Services (56 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,333), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($53,333), and Manufacturing ($47,656).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

286

2022 Value

± 119

7.12%

1 Year growth

± 56.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kenansville, NC grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 267 employees to 286 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenansville, NC, are Production Occupations (37 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (32 people), and Material Moving Occupations (31 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenansville, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

286

2022 Value

± 119

7.12%

1 Year growth

± 56.4%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Kenansville, NC grew at a rate of 7.12%, from 267 employees to 286 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenansville, NC, are Manufacturing (80 people), Educational Services (56 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (34 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenansville, NC, though some of these residents may live in Kenansville, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,688

Median earning men ± $10,496

$30,536

Median earning women ± $28,506

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($48,750), Public Administration ($41,964), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,941).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kenansville, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kenansville, NC awarded 395 degrees. The student population of Kenansville, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 438 male students and 921 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenansville, NC are White (183 and 47%), followed by Black or African American (99 and 25.4%), Hispanic or Latino (95 and 24.4%), and Two or More Races (6 and 1.54%).

The largest universities in Kenansville, NC by number of degrees awarded are James Sprunt Community College (395 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kenansville, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (85 and 21.5%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (38 and 9.62%), and Medium or Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology (37 and 9.37%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,359 students enrolled in Kenansville, NC, 32.2% men and 67.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 582 records, of which 65.8% were women and 34.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
14 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kenansville, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kenansville, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

James Sprunt Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

395 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was James Sprunt Community College with 395 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 156 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenansville, NC, which is 0.653 times less than the 239 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 183 degrees mean that there were 1.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 99 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($138) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenansville, NC was $127,600 in 2022, which is 0.453 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $86,900 to $127,600, a 46.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenansville, NC is 62.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Kenansville, NC have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenansville, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$127,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$61,385

$224

Median Property Taxes

±$90

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenansville, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kenansville, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62.7%

Homeownership

2022

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 62.7% of the housing units in Kenansville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kenansville, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Kenansville, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,750

Median Household Income

± $25,388

357

Number of Households

± 99

In 2022, the median household income of the 357 households in Kenansville, NC grew to $53,750 from the previous year's value of $44,219.

The following chart displays the households in Kenansville, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenansville, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (17.4%)
Worked At Home (3.26%)

In 2022, 78.3% of workers in Kenansville, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (17.4%) and those who worked at home (3.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenansville, NC have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Kenansville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kenansville, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenansville, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenansville, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenansville, NC (125 out of 843 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenansville, NC is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Kenansville, NC has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 25.3% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.85% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Duplin County, NC see 4523 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0885% increase from the previous year (4519 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3465 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1155 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Duplin County, NC.

4,523 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Duplin County, NC

Primary care physicians in Duplin County, NC see an average of 4,523 patients per year. This represents a 0.0885% increase from the previous year (4,519 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Duplin County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.6% under 18 years, 12.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.4% were men and 54.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

25.3%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.85%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenansville, NC declined by 16.4% from 12.9% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kenansville, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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