Kenton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Obion County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,487
Population
590/sq mi density
$40,993
Median Income
$21,991 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$155,450 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
87
Violent Crime/100K
873 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,993 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,487
Census 2023
Population Density
590
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.2 km²)
Median Age
39.8 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 10.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 14.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
74.6%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.1%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.2%
Veterans
14.3%
138% above US avg (6%)
Disability
35.0%
169% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.9%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.1%
52% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,487 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 590 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 74.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.2% |
| Veterans | 14.3% |
| Disability | 35.0% |
| Health Insurance | 86.9% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| Broadband Access | 87.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |