Kenton, Delaware

Kenton: town in Kent County, Delaware, United States

About

Kenton is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 261. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 275 inhabitants.

Kenton locator map
Location of Kenton on Delaware map.

Quick Facts about Kenton

Population 275 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Delaware (United States)
County Kent County
Postal code 19955
Phone Area Codes 302
Water as percent of area 0%
Land as percent of area 100%
Latitude & Longitude 39.2276,-75.6630
Altitude 59 feet / 18 meters
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 17:43:44 (15th April 2026)
Population growth 5.09% (2010-2020)
Weather 64℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather
Kent County Delaware incorporated and unincorporated areas Kenton highlighted locator map image
Kent County Delaware incorporated and unincorporated areas Kenton highlighted locator map image

Geography

Kenton is located at 39°13'39"N 75°39'47"W (39.2276100, -75.6629800).

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Weather

64°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph SW Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

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Official website of Kenton

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Demographics

The population of Kenton increased by 5.09% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1880 107 - census
2010 261 59% census
2011 246 -6.1% estimation process
2012 249 1.2% estimation process
2013 251 0.8% estimation process
2014 257 2.33% estimation process
2015 261 1.53% estimation process
2016 261 0% estimation process
2017 265 1.51% estimation process
2018 268 1.12% estimation process
2019 271 1.11% estimation process
2020 275 1.45% estimation process
Kenton zip code is 19955. County name: Kent, County fips: 10001
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Kenton, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
130907 Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Dover (DE) 19901
130934 Delaware State University Dover (DE) 19901
444200 Harris School of Business-Dover Campus Dover (DE) 19901
131098 Wesley College Dover (DE) 19901-3875
491473 Polytech Adult Education Woodside (DE) 19980-0000

Nearby Transit Stations (32)

Rail and bus stations connected to Kenton, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
DVR Dover, Delaware 716 South Governors Ave BUS
NRK Newark 429 South College Ave. RAIL
ABE Aberdeen 18 East Bel Air Ave. RAIL
WIL Wilmington station 100 South French Street RAIL
KNT Kent Island, MD 3206 Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Kenton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Kenton Post Office Kenton (DE) 19955
Cheswold Post Office Cheswold (DE) 19936
Clayton Post Office Clayton (DE) 19938
Hartly Post Office Hartly (DE) 19953
Smyrna Post Office Smyrna (DE) 19977

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Kenton, Ohio city in Hardin County, Ohio, United States with a population of 8,216 people.
  • Kenton, Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States with a population of 1,190 people.

Other cities in Kent County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , DE. (more)

City Name Population Title
Dover 38,199 City in and county seat of Kent County, Delaware, United States, and capital city of Delaware
Smyrna 12,163 Town in Delaware
Harrington 3,663 City in Delaware, United States
Camden 3,640 Town in Delaware, United States
Clayton 3,630 Town in Delaware, United States
Highland Acres 3,459 Census designated place
Kent Acres 1,890 Census designated place
Cheswold 1,759 Town in Kent County, Delaware, United States
Wyoming 1,657 Town in Delaware, United States
Rodney Village 1,487 Census-designated place in Delaware
Felton 1,432 Town of the United States
Frederica 859 Town in Delaware, United States
Houston 409 Town in Delaware
Magnolia 293 Town of the United States
Little Creek 239 Town of the United States
Bethel 211 Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA