Kenilworth, NJ Demographics

A map of Kenilworth's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,719	5,524	56.2%	65.6%
Hispanic	2,656	1,933	31.6%	22.9%
Black	434	219	5.2%	2.6%
Asian	295	435	3.5%	5.2%
Native American/Other	159	48	1.9%	0.6%
Multiracial	138	268	1.6%	3.2%

Kenilworth, New Jersey has an estimated population of 8,401, a less than 1% change from the 8,427 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.2% White, 31.6% Hispanic, 5.2% Black, 3.5% Asian, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenilworth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenilworth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenilworth, that probability was 51.3% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenilworth is ranked the 195th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kenilworth was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenilworth's White Population

4,719 residents of Kenilworth, or 56.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenilworth is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Kenilworth ranks 463rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of Kenilworth's population has decreased from 65.6% to 56.2%.

Kenilworth is more White than neighboring Connecticut Farms (39.1% White), Roselle Park (40.3% White), Union (9.4% White), and Springfield (20.9% White). Kenilworth is less White than neighboring Cranford (80.8% White).

Kenilworth's Black Population

434 residents of Kenilworth, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenilworth is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Kenilworth ranks 387th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Black population has grown by an estimated 98.2%. Black residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.2%.

Kenilworth is more Black than neighboring Connecticut Farms (0% Black), and Cranford (4.5% Black). Kenilworth is less Black than neighboring Roselle Park (9.6% Black), Union (38.4% Black), and Springfield (7.9% Black).

Kenilworth's Asian Population

295 residents of Kenilworth, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenilworth is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Kenilworth ranks 259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Asian residents' share of Kenilworth's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.5%.

Kenilworth is less Asian than neighboring Connecticut Farms (23.4% Asian), Roselle Park (14% Asian), Union (14.3% Asian), Cranford (5.1% Asian), and Springfield (38.9% Asian).

Kenilworth's Hispanic Population

2,656 residents of Kenilworth, or 31.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenilworth is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Kenilworth ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 22.9% to 31.6%.

Kenilworth is more Hispanic than neighboring Cranford (4% Hispanic). Kenilworth is less Hispanic than neighboring Connecticut Farms (37.4% Hispanic), Roselle Park (32.2% Hispanic), Union (31.8% Hispanic), and Springfield (32.4% Hispanic).

Kenilworth's Native American/Other Population

159 residents of Kenilworth, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenilworth is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenilworth ranks 349th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 231.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenilworth's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Kenilworth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Connecticut Farms (0% Native American/Other), Roselle Park (1.3% Native American/Other), Cranford (0% Native American/Other), and Springfield (0% Native American/Other). Kenilworth is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union (5% Native American/Other).

Kenilworth's Multiracial Population

138 residents of Kenilworth, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenilworth is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Kenilworth ranks 338th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenilworth's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenilworth's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.6%.

Kenilworth is more Multiracial than neighboring Connecticut Farms (0% Multiracial), Union (1.1% Multiracial), and Springfield (0% Multiracial). Kenilworth is less Multiracial than neighboring Roselle Park (2.6% Multiracial), and Cranford (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.