Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio

Kenton is a city in Hardin County, Ohio, with 7,947 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 991 ft (302 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Victory, 9.1 miles SE.
- 7,947residents (2020 Census)
- 991 ftelevation · 302 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 1,592 / sq mipopulation density
- 43326ZIP code
About Kenton
Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, United States, located in the west-central part of Ohio about 57 mi (92 km) northwest of Columbus and 70 mi (113 km) south of Toledo. Its population was 7,947 at the 2020 census. The city was named for frontiersman Simon Kenton of Kentucky and Ohio.
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Living in Kenton
- Median household income
- $56,033
- Median home value
- $107,100
- Median rent
- $625/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Kenton had 7,947 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,947 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,592 per sq mi (615 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kenton at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,947 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6458° N, 83.6118° W |
| ZIP code | 43326 |
| Official website | kentoncity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3939886 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kenton
- Mount Victory9.1 mi SE
- Ridgeway9.5 mi S
- McGuffey9.7 mi W
- Dunkirk9.9 mi N
- Patterson10.4 mi NE
- Dola10.6 mi NW
- Belle Center11.8 mi SW
- Forest12.1 mi NE
- Marseilles12.1 mi E
- La Rue12.9 mi E
- Alger12.9 mi W
- Rushsylvania13.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kenton
What county is Kenton in?
Kenton is in Hardin County, Ohio.
What is the population of Kenton, OH?
7,947 people lived in Kenton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kenton, OH?
The ZIP code of Kenton is 43326.
What is the elevation of Kenton?
991 feet (302 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kenton?
Mount Victory (9.1 mi), Ridgeway (9.5 mi), McGuffey (9.7 mi), Dunkirk (9.9 mi), Patterson (10.4 mi).
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