Kenwood, California Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kenwood is a small community located in California, within Sonoma County. The total population is 1,028. It ranks as the 1056th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kenwood is 45.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kenwood is $99,526. This is about the same as the state median of $99,122. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Kenwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $881,900. Housing costs are 20% higher than the state median of $734,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kenwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 8.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.8% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.

Education

64.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 23.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kenwood, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.