Kenton, DE Demographics

A map of Kenton's Population by Race

Kenton, Delaware had a population of 215 in 2020. It was 75.8% White, 9.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 8.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is the 71st 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).

Kenton's White Population

163 residents of Kenton identify as White, or 75.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Kenton larger than the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #27 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is more White than neighboring Clayton (55.1% White), Hartly (65.8% White), Cheswold (44.9% White), Smyrna (48.9% White), and Templeville (26.5% White).

Kenton's Black Population

20 residents of Kenton identify as Black, or 9.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kenton less than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #50 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is more Black than neighboring Hartly (5.5% Black), and Templeville (0% Black). Kenton is less Black than neighboring Clayton (29.9% Black), Cheswold (36.3% Black), and Smyrna (34.9% Black).

Kenton's Asian Population

0 residents of Kenton identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kenton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #72 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is less Asian than neighboring Clayton (1.1% Asian), Hartly (1.4% Asian), Cheswold (2.8% Asian), and Smyrna (1.7% Asian).

Kenton's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Kenton identify as Hispanic, or 5.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kenton slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #53 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Clayton (7.4% Hispanic), Hartly (11% Hispanic), Cheswold (6.2% Hispanic), Smyrna (7.8% Hispanic), and Templeville (69.9% Hispanic).

Kenton's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Kenton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kenton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #30 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clayton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Templeville (0% Native American/Other). Kenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hartly (2.7% Native American/Other), Cheswold (2.5% Native American/Other), and Smyrna (1% Native American/Other).

Kenton's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Kenton identify as Multiracial, or 8.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kenton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Kenton is ranked #5 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (5.8% Multiracial), Cheswold (7.3% Multiracial), Smyrna (5.6% Multiracial), and Templeville (3.5% Multiracial). Kenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartly (13.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.