Kenly, NC

Kenly, North Carolina

Kenly, North Carolina is 30 miles SW of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 31 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Johnston county. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area. The population of Kenly is 1,569.

The People and Families of Kenly

In Kenly, about 44% of adults are married. Adults in Kenly are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kenly had a median family income of $33,214.

Political Inclinations

Among Kenly political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,400. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Kenly Housing

Of the housing in Kenly, approximately 47% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Kenly, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Kenly makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Kenly, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Kenly Almanac

Kenly Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Kenly Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Kenly, 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

Kenly High Schools (2004)

NORTH JOHNSTON HIGH
5915 US HWY 301 N
919-284-2031
Serves 665 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Kenly Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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