Kenton, Tennessee facts for kids
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Kenton, Tennessee
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Kenton, Tennessee, Home of the White Squirrel
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Location of Kenton in Gibson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Gibson, Obion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.53 sq mi (6.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,205 |
| • Density | 478.17/sq mi (184.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38233
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-39140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290092 |
Kenton is a small town located in the state of Tennessee. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Gibson and Obion. In 2020, about 1,205 people lived there.
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Where is Kenton?
Kenton is in Tennessee, located at specific coordinates. It covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Kenton has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 298 | — | |
| 1890 | 395 | 32.6% | |
| 1910 | 815 | — | |
| 1920 | 804 | −1.3% | |
| 1930 | 810 | 0.7% | |
| 1940 | 809 | −0.1% | |
| 1950 | 899 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,095 | 21.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,439 | 31.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,551 | 7.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,366 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,306 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,281 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,205 | −5.9% | |
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Kenton's Population in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,205 people living in Kenton. These people made up 540 households, with 354 of them being families.
The population of Kenton is made up of people from different backgrounds:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 955 | 79.25% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 156 | 12.95% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.5% |
| Other/Mixed | 62 | 5.15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 2.16% |
White Squirrels of Kenton
Kenton is famous for its large number of white squirrels! It's one of only a few towns in the United States with so many of them. In 2006, it was estimated that there were about 200 white squirrels in Kenton. That's like one white squirrel for every six people living there!
The town loves its special squirrels. Every year, Kenton holds an event called the White Squirrel Festival. This fun festival happens during the week of the Fourth of July.
Schools in Kenton
Students in Kenton go to different schools depending on which county they live in.
- If you live in the Gibson County part of Kenton, you would attend schools in the Gibson County School District. The high school for this area is Gibson County High School.
- If you live in the Obion County part of Kenton, you would attend schools in the Obion County School District.
Famous People from Kenton
Some notable people who have connections to Kenton include:
- Carl Bell: A talented musician.
- Rags Faircloth: A baseball player.
- Memphis Pal Moore: A well-known boxer.
- Bill Sanderson: A politician who served as a State Representative from 2010 to 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Kenton (Tennessee) para niños
