Kenilworth, NJ Demographics
A map of Kenilworth's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 5,524 | 65.6% |
Hispanic | 1,933 | 22.9% |
Asian | 435 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 268 | 3.2% |
Black | 219 | 2.6% |
Native American/Other | 48 | 0.6% |
Kenilworth, New Jersey had a population of 8,427 in 2020. It was 65.6% White, 2.6% Black, 5.2% Asian, 22.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kenilworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is the 194th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kenilworth's White Population
5,524 residents of Kenilworth identify as White, or 65.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Kenilworth larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #462 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is more White than neighboring Connecticut Farms (43.1% White), Roselle Park (41% White), Union (29.6% White), and Springfield (60.4% White). Kenilworth is less White than neighboring Cranford (74.5% White).
Kenilworth's Black Population
219 residents of Kenilworth identify as Black, or 2.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kenilworth slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #383 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is less Black than neighboring Connecticut Farms (16% Black), Roselle Park (8.5% Black), Union (25.3% Black), Cranford (4.5% Black), and Springfield (6.7% Black).
Kenilworth's Asian Population
435 residents of Kenilworth identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kenilworth roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #256 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is more Asian than neighboring Cranford (4.7% Asian). Kenilworth is less Asian than neighboring Connecticut Farms (9.4% Asian), Roselle Park (9.1% Asian), Union (14.6% Asian), and Springfield (7.5% Asian).
Kenilworth's Hispanic Population
1,933 residents of Kenilworth identify as Hispanic, or 22.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kenilworth roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Cranford (12.1% Hispanic), and Springfield (19% Hispanic). Kenilworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Connecticut Farms (26.1% Hispanic), Roselle Park (37.9% Hispanic), and Union (23.6% Hispanic).
Kenilworth's Native American/Other Population
48 residents of Kenilworth identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kenilworth roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Connecticut Farms (1.8% Native American/Other), Roselle Park (1% Native American/Other), Union (2.7% Native American/Other), Cranford (0.9% Native American/Other), and Springfield (1% Native American/Other).
Kenilworth's Multiracial Population
268 residents of Kenilworth identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kenilworth roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Kenilworth is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kenilworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Roselle Park (2.5% Multiracial). Kenilworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Connecticut Farms (3.7% Multiracial), Union (4.2% Multiracial), Cranford (3.3% Multiracial), and Springfield (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.