Kenton, Tennessee
Kenton: Town in Tennessee, United States
About
Kenton is a town located in the county of Obion in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,281 and a population density of 246 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,190 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kenton
| Population : | 1,190 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Obion County |
| Postal code : | 38233 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 731 |
| Area : | 5.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 312 feet / 95 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:05:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 229 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.65% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kenton is located at 36°12'8"N 89°0'44"W (36.2022900, -89.0122900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kenton decreased by 7.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,281 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,277 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,262 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,246 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,238 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,225 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,218 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,210 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,202 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,195 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,190 | -0.42% | estimation process |
People born in Kenton (4)
People born in Kenton, including musician and producer Carl Bell, boxer Memphis Pal Moore, bassist Jeff Abercrombie, .
List
- Rags Faircloth (American baseball player) he was born in 19/08/1892
Schools in Kenton
College & universities near Kenton, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221768 | The University of Tennessee-Martin | Martin (TN) | 38238 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kenton, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Kenton , Ohio city in Hardin County, Ohio, United States with a population of 8,216 people.
- Kenton , Delaware town in Kent County, Delaware, United States with a population of 275 people.
Other cities in Obion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Obion County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Union City | 10,325 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| South Fulton | 2,210 | City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Troy | 1,328 | Town in Tennessee, United States |
| Obion | 1,043 | City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Hornbeak | 470 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Woodland Mills | 358 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Rives | 310 | Town in Tennessee, USA |
| Samburg | 203 | Human settlement in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kenton distances to largest Tennessee cities
