Kenyon, MN

Kenyon, Minnesota

Kenyon, Minnesota, in Goodhue county, is 30 miles NW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 47 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,661 people lived in Kenyon.

The People and Families of Kenyon

In Kenyon, about 58% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Kenyon, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenyon had a median family income of $50,000.

Political Inclinations

Kenyon residents donated more money ($500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Kenyon Housing

An estimated 83% of living spaces in Kenyon are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Kenyon, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Kenyon is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

Kenyon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Kenyon, MN

Comparing Kenyon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Kenyon Almanac

Kenyon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Kenyon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenyon, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Kenyon Public Libraries

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Kenyon High Schools (2004)

KENYON-WANAMINGO SR.
400 6TH ST.
507-789-6186
Serves 300 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Kenyon Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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