Kenly, North Carolina
Kenly: Town of the United States
About
Kenly is a town located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,339 and a population density of 319 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,624 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kenly
| Population : | 1,624 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Johnston County |
| Postal code : | 27542 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 4.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 194 feet / 59 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:44:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 387 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kenly is located at 35°35'47"N 78°7'27"W (35.5962700, -78.1241600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kenly
Demographics
The population of Kenly increased by 17.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,339 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,368 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,382 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,397 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,417 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,446 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,483 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,516 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,551 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,584 | 2.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,624 | 2.46% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kenly
1 Tobacco Farm Life Museum
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2 Kenly Skating Rink
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Other Places in Kenly
1 Town of Kenly
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People born in Kenly (1)
Major League Baseball player Al Evans was born in Kenly
Schools in Kenly
College & universities near Kenly, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199005 | Mitchells Academy | Wilson (NC) | 27893 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kenly, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 26,458 | Town in North Carolina |
| Smithfield | 13,333 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
| Archer Lodge | 5,322 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Benson | 4,024 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
| Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
| Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kenly distances to largest North Carolina cities
