Kennett Square, PA Demographics

A map of Kennett Square's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,902	2,716	46.5%	45.8%
Hispanic	2,881	2,755	46.1%	46.4%
Multiracial	248	153	4.0%	2.6%
Black	193	235	3.1%	4.0%
Asian	13	63	0.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	6	14	0.1%	0.2%

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 6,243, an increase from the 5,936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% White, 46.1% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennett Square, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennett Square is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kennett Square, that probability was 57.3% in 2020 and 56.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennett Square is ranked the 201st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Kennett Square was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennett Square's White Population

2,902 residents of Kennett Square, or 46.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennett Square is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Kennett Square ranks 1845th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's White population has grown by an estimated 6.8%. White residents' share of Kennett Square's population has increased from 45.8% to 46.5%.

Kennett Square is more White than neighboring Toughkenamon (33.3% White), and Avondale (22.3% White). Kennett Square is less White than neighboring Unionville CDP (Chester County) (93.7% White), Hamorton (100% White), and Hockessin (76.8% White).

Kennett Square's Black Population

193 residents of Kennett Square, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennett Square is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Kennett Square ranks 376th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Black residents' share of Kennett Square's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Kennett Square is more Black than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Black), Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Black), Hamorton (0% Black), and Hockessin (1.2% Black). Kennett Square is less Black than neighboring Avondale (7.9% Black).

Kennett Square's Asian Population

13 residents of Kennett Square, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennett Square is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Kennett Square ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's Asian population has declined by an estimated 79.4%. Asian residents' share of Kennett Square's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Kennett Square is more Asian than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Asian), Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Asian), and Hamorton (0% Asian). Kennett Square is less Asian than neighboring Hockessin (12.9% Asian), and Avondale (0.6% Asian).

Kennett Square's Hispanic Population

2,881 residents of Kennett Square, or 46.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennett Square is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kennett Square ranks 7th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennett Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 46.1%.

Kennett Square is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville CDP (Chester County) (6.3% Hispanic), Hamorton (0% Hispanic), and Hockessin (3.7% Hispanic). Kennett Square is less Hispanic than neighboring Toughkenamon (66.7% Hispanic), and Avondale (68.7% Hispanic).

Kennett Square's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Kennett Square, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kennett Square is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennett Square ranks 1195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennett Square's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Kennett Square is more Native American/Other than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Native American/Other), Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Native American/Other), Hamorton (0% Native American/Other), Hockessin (0% Native American/Other), and Avondale (0% Native American/Other).

Kennett Square's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Kennett Square, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennett Square is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Kennett Square ranks 1348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennett Square's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 62.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennett Square's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.0%.

Kennett Square is more Multiracial than neighboring Toughkenamon (0% Multiracial), Unionville CDP (Chester County) (0% Multiracial), Hamorton (0% Multiracial), and Avondale (0.5% Multiracial). Kennett Square is less Multiracial than neighboring Hockessin (5.4% 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.