Kenilworth, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
8,182
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
13.9%
Median Home
$356,800
Median Income
$95,590
Median Rent
$1,644
Kenilworth SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
6
Kenilworth, NJ Crime Report
100
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,217.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.09%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Kenilworth / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 100 | 1,217.9 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 60.9 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 12.2 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 24.4 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 95 | 1,157.0 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 158.3 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 68 | 828.2 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 170.5 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Kenilworth, NJ Cost Of Living
129
Kenilworth's Overall Cost Of Living
Kenilworth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kenilworth | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 174 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 98 | 100 | |
Kenilworth, NJ Photos
Rankings for Kenilworth in New Jersey
Map Of Kenilworth, NJ
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Population over time in Kenilworth
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,182 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 8,160 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 8,235 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 8,129 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 8,104 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,045 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,977 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 7,907 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 7,852 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,810 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kenilworth
| Race | Kenilworth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.8% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.1% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 34.1% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kenilworth
| Gender | Kenilworth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kenilworth for adults over 25
| Education | Kenilworth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kenilworth, New Jersey
| Income | Kenilworth | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.3% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.2% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.1% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
