Kenilworth, NJ

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2023 Population

8,339

0.0719% 1-year decline

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.6

4.32% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

5.96%

25.6% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$126,295

29.4% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$521,100

12.8% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,441

7.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kenilworth, NJ had a population of 8.34k people with a median age of 38.6 and a median household income of $126,295. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kenilworth, NJ declined from 8,345 to 8,339, a −0.0719% decrease and its median household income grew from $97,600 to $126,295, a 29.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenilworth, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (60.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.4%), Other (Hispanic) (8.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.19%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (4.57%).

None of the households in Kenilworth, NJ 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.

94.8% of the residents in Kenilworth, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kenilworth, NJ are Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth (28 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Kenilworth, NJ was $521,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Kenilworth, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenilworth, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kenilworth, NJ is home to a population of 8.34k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.6% of Kenilworth, NJ residents were born outside of the country (1.31k people).

In 2023, there were 4.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.08k people) in Kenilworth, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.2k Two+ (Hispanic) and 732 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

95.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.8% of Kenilworth, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kenilworth, NJ was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenilworth, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.08k ± 888
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.2k ± 921
Other (Hispanic)
732 ± 346

27.4%

Hispanic Population

2.29k people

27.4% of the people in Kenilworth, NJ are hispanic (2.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kenilworth, NJ 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 New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
273,669 ± 12,652 people
Dominican Republic
204,992 ± 10,992 people
Mexico
104,320 ± 7,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 273,669 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 204,992 and Mexico with 104,320.

Foreign-Born Population

15.6%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.31k people

17.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.43k people

As of 2023, 15.6% of Kenilworth, NJ residents (1.31k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenilworth, NJ was 17.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
115 ± 78
Gulf War (1990s)
65 ± 81
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 33

Kenilworth, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kenilworth, NJ employs 4.44k people. The largest industries in Kenilworth, NJ are Educational Services (628 people), Retail Trade (627 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (573 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($135,242), Public Administration ($131,542), and Manufacturing ($101,384).

Males in New Jersey have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,965. The income inequality in New Jersey (measured using the Gini index) is 0.489, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.44k

2023 Value

± 624

7.82%

1 Year growth

± 19.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kenilworth, NJ grew at a rate of 7.82%, from 4.12k employees to 4.44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenilworth, NJ, are Sales & Related Occupations (544 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (520 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (491 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenilworth, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.44k

2023 Value

± 624

7.82%

1 Year growth

± 19.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kenilworth, NJ grew at a rate of 7.82%, from 4.12k employees to 4.44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenilworth, NJ, are Educational Services (628 people), Retail Trade (627 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (573 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenilworth, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Kenilworth, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,768

Median earning men ± $17,252

$68,839

Median earning women ± $29,046

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($130,833), Manufacturing ($102,755), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($100,840).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($101,161), Retail Trade ($86,964), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,371).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% 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 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Education

In 2022, universities in Kenilworth, NJ awarded 28 degrees. The student population of Kenilworth, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 16 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kenilworth, NJ are White (11 and 39.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (9 and 32.1%), Black or African American (7 and 25%), and Asian (1 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Kenilworth, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth (28 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kenilworth, NJ are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (12 and 42.9%), General Cosmetology (7 and 25%), and Barbering (5 and 17.9%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 74 students enrolled in Kenilworth, NJ, 21.6% men and 78.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 31 records, of which 90.3% were women and 9.68% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
7 degrees awarded
Barbering
5 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Kenilworth, NJ was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Kenilworth, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

28 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Capri Institute of Hair Design-Kenilworth with 28 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kenilworth, NJ, which is 0.217 times less than the 23 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 11 degrees mean that there were 1.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 9 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.15% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.13% 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 (1.92M), Bachelors Degree (1.77M), and Some college (1.3M).

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 Kenilworth, NJ was $521,100 in 2023, which is 1.72 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $462,100 to $521,100, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Kenilworth, NJ is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Kenilworth, NJ have an average commute time of 25 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenilworth, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$521,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$49,604

$2,097

Median Property Taxes

±$397

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 Kenilworth, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2023

61.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.8% of the housing units in Kenilworth, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.8%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 336

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Kenilworth, NJ 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.

$126,295

Median Household Income

± $37,318

2.88k

Number of Households

± 498

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.88k households in Kenilworth, NJ grew to $126,295 from the previous year's value of $97,600.

The following chart displays the households in Kenilworth, NJ 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 $150k - $200k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kenilworth, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.489

2022 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.49

2021 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2022, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.489 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (6.9%)
Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2023, 83.1% of workers in Kenilworth, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.9%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

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

25 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenilworth, NJ have a shorter commute time (25 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.433% of the workforce in Kenilworth, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenilworth, NJ (496 out of 8.33k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenilworth, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic 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

97.9% of the population of Kenilworth, NJ has health coverage, with 55.8% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Union County, NJ see 1501 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1480 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1147 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 449 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,501 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Union County, NJ

Primary care physicians in Union County, NJ see an average of 1,501 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1,480 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.12%

Uninsured

55.8%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

10.3%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenilworth, NJ declined by 66.3% from 6.3% to 2.12%.

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

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