Kenly
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Kenly is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 1,491 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 194 ft (59 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Micro, 5.0 miles SW.
- 1,491residents (2020 Census)
- 194 ftelevation · 59 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 783 / sq mipopulation density
- 27542ZIP code
About Kenly
Kenly is a town in Johnston and Wilson Counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It was named for John R. Kenly, Northern Division superintendent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, who later became president of the railroad in 1913. As of the 2020 census, Kenly had a population of 1,491.
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Living in Kenly
- Median household income
- $57,045
- Median home value
- $205,200
- Median rent
- $787/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Kenly had 1,491 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,491 |
|---|---|
| Density | 783 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kenly at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,491 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.91 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6008° N, 78.1279° W |
| ZIP code | 27542 |
| Official website | townofkenly.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3735540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kenly
- Micro5.0 mi SW
- Lucama7.4 mi NE
- Princeton9.5 mi S
- Fremont9.5 mi SE
- Pine Level9.6 mi SW
- Selma10.1 mi SW
- Pikeville10.6 mi SE
- Black Creek11.3 mi E
- Sims11.6 mi N
- Bailey12.5 mi N
- Wilson's Mills13.2 mi W
- Middlesex13.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Kenly
What county is Kenly in?
Kenly is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Kenly, NC?
1,491 people lived in Kenly at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kenly, NC?
The ZIP code of Kenly is 27542.
What is the elevation of Kenly?
194 feet (59 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kenly?
Micro (5.0 mi), Lucama (7.4 mi), Princeton (9.5 mi), Fremont (9.5 mi), Pine Level (9.6 mi).
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