Kenova, WV Demographics

A map of Kenova's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,625	2,900	89.2%	95.6%
Multiracial	160	78	5.4%	2.6%
Black	117	12	4.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	23	29	0.8%	1.0%
Native American/Other	19	9	0.6%	0.3%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Kenova, West Virginia has an estimated population of 2,944, a slight decrease from the 3,033 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenova, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenova has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenova, that probability was 8.5% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenova is ranked the 52nd most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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). Kenova was ranked the 50th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenova's White Population

2,625 residents of Kenova, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Kenova ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Kenova's population has decreased from 95.6% to 89.2%.

Kenova is more White than neighboring Catlettsburg (88.4% White), Ceredo (88.2% White), and Burlington (88% White). Kenova is less White than neighboring South Point (93.1% White), and Ashland (91.2% White).

Kenova's Black Population

117 residents of Kenova, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Kenova ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's Black population has grown by an estimated 875.0%. Black residents' share of Kenova's population has increased from 0.4% to 4.0%.

Kenova is more Black than neighboring South Point (2.4% Black), Ceredo (0.8% Black), Burlington (1.9% Black), and Ashland (2% Black). Kenova is less Black than neighboring Catlettsburg (7.5% Black).

Kenova's Asian Population

0 residents of Kenova, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Kenova ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kenova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kenova is less Asian than neighboring Ashland (0.4% Asian).

Kenova's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Kenova, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Kenova ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kenova is less Hispanic than neighboring South Point (3.1% Hispanic), Catlettsburg (2% Hispanic), Ceredo (3.5% Hispanic), Burlington (3.5% Hispanic), and Ashland (2.7% Hispanic).

Kenova's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Kenova, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenova ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenova's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Kenova is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Point (0% Native American/Other), Ceredo (0% Native American/Other), and Ashland (0.1% Native American/Other). Kenova is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (3.3% Native American/Other).

Kenova's Multiracial Population

160 residents of Kenova, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenova is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Kenova ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenova's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 105.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenova's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.4%.

Kenova is more Multiracial than neighboring South Point (1.4% Multiracial), Catlettsburg (1.5% Multiracial), Burlington (3.2% Multiracial), and Ashland (3.7% Multiracial). Kenova is less Multiracial than neighboring Ceredo (7.6% 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.