Kenilworth, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Kenilworth
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Kenilworth Park
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Location in Chester County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester |
| Township | North Coventry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
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| • Total | 2,148 |
| • Density | 1,258.35/sq mi (485.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19465 [1]
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| Area code(s) | 610, 484, & 835 |
| FIPS code | 42-39272 |
Kenilworth is a small community in Pennsylvania, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data.
Kenilworth is located in North Coventry Township, which is part of Chester County. In 2020, about 2,148 people lived there.
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Where is Kenilworth Located?
Kenilworth is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40.229337 degrees North and -75.636214 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 1.7 square miles (4.52 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), being water.
Kenilworth sits on the south side of the Schuylkill River. It is located across the river from the town of Pottstown. Two main roads, PA 724 and US 422, help people travel through the area.
Kenilworth's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Kenilworth has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from recent censuses:
- In 2000, there were 1,576 people.
- By 2010, the population grew to 1,907.
- In 2020, the latest count showed 2,148 residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,576 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,907 | 21.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,148 | 12.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 680 households in Kenilworth. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 461 of these households were families.
The community had about 924 people per square mile. This is called population density. Most residents, about 95%, were White. There were also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents.
About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (54.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.32 people.
The median age in Kenilworth was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older. About 19% of the population was under 18.
Schools in Kenilworth
Students living in Kenilworth attend schools within the Owen J. Roberts School District. The main high school for the area is Owen J. Roberts High School.
See also
In Spanish: Kenilworth (Pensilvania) para niños
