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.
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 |
Geography
Kenton is located at 39°13'39"N 75°39'47"W (39.2276100, -75.6629800).
Kenton map
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Kenton
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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 |