Kenly, NC

Census Place

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2019 Population

1,892

3.27% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

39.6

1.98% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

40.6%

5.19% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$21,455

11.3% 1-year decline

2019 Median Property Value

$83,900

5.3% 1-year decline

2019 Employed Population

631

13.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Kenly, NC had a population of 1.89k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $21,455. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kenly, NC declined from 1,956 to 1,892, a −3.27% decrease and its median household income declined from $24,200 to $21,455, a −11.3% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kenly, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (36.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (35.7%), White (Hispanic) (9.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (6.61%). 0% of the households in Kenly, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

94.3% of the residents in Kenly, NC are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Kenly, NC was $83,900, and the homeownership rate was 38.7%. Most people in Kenly, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kenly, NC was 1 car per household.

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Diversity

Kenly, NC is home to a population of 1.89k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 6.08% of Kenly, NC residents were born outside of the country (115 people).

In 2019, there were 1.01 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (683 people) in Kenly, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 675 White (Non-Hispanic) and 187 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kenly, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
683 ± 274
White (Non-Hispanic)
675 ± 191
White (Hispanic)
187 ± 164

20.2%

Hispanic Population

383 people

20.2% of the people in Kenly, NC are hispanic (383 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

6.08%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

115 people

8.74%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

171 people

As of 2019, 6.08% of Kenly, NC residents (115 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kenly, NC was 8.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 10.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 34.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kenly, NC was 39.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 58. But people in Kenly, NC are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Kenly, NC residents was 40.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

94.3%

2019 Citizenship

92.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 94.3% of Kenly, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kenly, NC was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
32 ± 39
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 22
Gulf War (2001-)
7 ± 15

Kenly, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kenly, NC employs 631 people. The largest industries in Kenly, NC are Accommodation & Food Services (100 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96 people), and Retail Trade (91 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,167), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,813), and Wholesale Trade ($48,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$21,455

2019 value

± $3,831

−11.3%

1 Year Growth

± 38.9%

Households in Kenly, NC have a median annual income of $21,455, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $24,200 in 2018, which represents a −11.3% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kenly, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 16

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

40.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kenly, NC (749 out of 1.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 12 - 14 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
348 ± 122
Hispanic
271 ± 113
Black
195 ± 98

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kenly, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

631

2019 Value

± 153

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± 39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kenly, NC declined at a rate of −13.9%, from 733 employees to 631 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kenly, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (66 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (59 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (57 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kenly, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kenly, NC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (66 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (59 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (57 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kenly, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (2.86 times higher than expected), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (2.44 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (2.37 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kenly, NC, by median earnings, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($60,227), Management Occupations ($59,167), and Production Occupations ($50,313).

Industries

Employment by Industries

631

2019 Value

± 153

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± 39%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kenly, NC declined at a rate of −13.9%, from 733 employees to 631 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kenly, NC, are Accommodation & Food Services (100 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96 people), and Retail Trade (91 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kenly, NC, though some of these residents may live in Kenly, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kenly, NC, by number of employees, are Accommodation & Food Services (100 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96 people), and Retail Trade (91 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kenly, NC has an unusually high number of Utilities (2.17 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (2.1 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (2.08 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kenly, NC, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,167), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,813), and Wholesale Trade ($48,750).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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%). The most partisan county was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kenly, 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.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for North Carolina

49.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Durham County, NC
80.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Yadkin County, NC
80% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Graham County, NC
79.5% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Durham County, NC with 80.4% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kenly, NC was $83,900 in 2019, which is 0.349 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $88,600 to $83,900, a 5.3% decrease. The homeownership rate in Kenly, NC is 38.7%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kenly, NC have an average commute time of 33.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kenly, NC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property Value

$83,900

2019 Median

± $21,780

$88,600

2018 Median

± $12,227

In 2019, the median property value in Kenly, NC declined from to $83,900 from the previous year's value of $88,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kenly, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenly, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$21,455

Median Household Income

± $3,831

744

Number of Households

± 152

In 2019, the median household income of the 744 households in Kenly, NC declined from $21,455 from the previous year's value of $24,200.

The following chart displays the households in Kenly, 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kenly, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kenly, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

38.7%

2019 Homeownership

36.1%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 38.7% of the housing units in Kenly, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kenly, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

33.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kenly, NC have a longer commute time (33.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.54% of the workforce in Kenly, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (65.4%)
Carpooled (29.6%)
Worked At Home (2.94%)

In 2019, 65.4% of workers in Kenly, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (29.6%) and those who worked at home (2.94%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kenly, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kenly, NC have 1 car, followed by false.

Health

82.2% of the population of Kenly, NC has health coverage, with 24.8% on employee plans, 38.9% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 6.88% on non-group plans, and 0.318% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see 3685 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.02% increase from the previous year (3577 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3950 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1057 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

3,685 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Johnston County, NC

Primary care physicians in Johnston County, NC see an average of 3,685 patients per year. This represents a 3.02% increase from the previous year (3,577 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

17.8%

Uninsured

24.8%

Employer Coverage

38.9%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

6.88%

Non-Group

0.318%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kenly, NC declined by 9.82% from 19.7% to 17.8%.

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