Kennedyville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 205, Kennedyville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Kennedyville is a small community located in Maryland, within Kent County. The total population is 205. It ranks as the 447th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kennedyville is 55.2 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 4.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kennedyville is $36,510. This is 65% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $263,500. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kennedyville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.2% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.2% vs 46.6%).

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kennedyville, Maryland 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 Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.