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Kenansville, North Carolina

Kenansville, North Carolina, in Duplin county, is 33 miles NW of Jacksonville, North Carolina (center to center) and 67 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 1,149.

The People and Families of Kenansville

In Kenansville, about 28% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Kenansville. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenansville had a median family income of $41,307. Kenansville, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Kenansville residents, with $2,100. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Kenansville Housing

In Kenansville, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residential property taxes remain low i Kenansville.

Commuting

In Kenansville, 98% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Kenansville is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

Kenansville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyKenansville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyKenansville Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Kenansville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kenansville, NC

Comparing Kenansville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Rents68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime38

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