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Kenansville, NC

Town in Duplin County, North Carolina.

Population

1,090

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

515

ZIP codes

0

Kenansville and its ZIP codes

Full map

Kenansville at a glance

  • Kenansville is about 2.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $61,364, 15% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,400 (56% below North Carolina) and median rent is $384 a month.

Local data for Kenansville, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kenansville, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$61,364

Poverty rate

28.7%

Median home value

$127,400

Median rent

$384/mo

Homeownership

59.1%

Bachelor's or higher

21.1%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

26.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Arab Americans (74), Scottish Americans (29), Honduran Americans (28).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Duplin County. PPP loans are for Kenansville.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,638

19,630 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$58,319

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$345M

FY 2026, $7,087 per person

Duplin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kenansville, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.8%
  • Carpooled20.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home2.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kenansville, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

508

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

528

2.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 30°F

52.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kenansville, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

16.0%

U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

Cities near Kenansville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MagnoliaTown6.8 mi1.1
WarsawTown7.7 mi3.2
GreeneversTown9.4 mi1.6
Rose HillTown9.8 mi1.4
BowdensCensus-designated place11 mi1.4
BeulavilleTown11 mi1.5
ChinquapinCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
TurkeyTown13 mi0.4
TeacheyTown13 mi1.1
Pink HillTown14 mi0.5
FaisonTown15 mi0.9
Potters HillCensus-designated place15 mi5.4
WallaceTown15 mi3.2
CalypsoTown16 mi1
Mount OliveTown18 mi2.7
DelwayCensus-designated place18 mi9.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kenansville, NC in?
Kenansville is in Duplin County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kenansville, NC?
About 1,090 people live in Kenansville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kenansville?
Nearby places include Magnolia (6.8 mi), Warsaw (7.7 mi), Greenevers (9.4 mi), Rose Hill (9.8 mi), Bowdens (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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