Kenansville, North Carolina

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Population in 2022: 759 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -33.9%
Males: 340  (44.9%)
Females: 419  (55.1%)
Median resident age:

48.5 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 28349.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,802 (it was $36,053 in 2000)
Kenansville:

$54,802
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,372 (it was $11,933 in 2000)

Kenansville town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $152,425 (it was $83,400 in 2000)
Kenansville:

$152,425
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,261; detached houses: $166,549; mobile homes: $160,863

Median gross rent in 2022: $439.

March 2022 cost of living index in Kenansville: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.8%
(13.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 30.3% for Black residents, 13.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Kenansville, NC (2022)
    • 61564.8%White alone
    • 15015.8%Black alone
    • 586.1%Two or more races
    • 535.6%Asian alone
    • 475.0%Hispanic
    • 303.2%Other race alone

Races in Kenansville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of North Carolina and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Kenansville, North Carolina as of May 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Kenansville is 109 to 1.


Crime rates in Kenansville by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(117.0)
1
(115.5)
1
(113.9)
1
(113.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(117.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(117.0)
3
(346.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(113.5)
2
(229.4)
1
(115.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(117.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(84.3)
3
(350.9)
1
(115.5)
0
(0.0)
4
(452.0)
2
(225.5)
2
(227.0)
3
(344.0)
1
(115.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(715.1)
1
(117.8)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
5
(421.6)
6
(701.8)
4
(461.9)
3
(341.7)
6
(678.0)
10
(1,127)
5
(567.5)
3
(344.0)
2
(230.7)
2
(238.9)
3
(350.9)
1
(119.2)
1
(117.8)
1
(145.6)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
23
(1,939)
24
(2,807)
22
(2,540)
19
(2,164)
21
(2,373)
18
(2,029)
16
(1,816)
7
(802.8)
8
(922.7)
12
(1,434)
6
(701.8)
8
(953.5)
7
(824.5)
8
(1,164)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(84.3)
1
(117.0)
2
(230.9)
1
(113.9)
1
(113.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(119.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(84.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(113.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(119.2)
1
(117.8)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index130.7369.6371.8210.7332.2205.2191.8193.8110.774.1181.3199.064.856.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Kenansville, NC

Crime rate in Kenansville detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

3.53
North Carolina average:

2.27
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Ancestries: English (34.3%), American (8.6%), European (4.0%), Irish (4.0%), Scottish (1.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 140 feet

Land area: 1.89 square miles.

Population density: 403 people per square mile   (low).

Kenansville, North Carolina map

62 residents are foreign born (3.4% Asia, 2.8% Latin America).

This town:

6.5%
North Carolina:

8.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,633 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $876 (0.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jacksonville, NC (34.5 miles , pop. 66,715).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Raleigh, NC (70.5 miles , pop. 276,093).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (381.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Magnolia, NC (2.6 miles ),
Warsaw, NC (2.8 miles ),
Greenevers, NC (3.2 miles ),
Rose Hill, NC (3.2 miles ),
Beulaville, NC (3.3 miles ),
Turkey, NC (3.5 miles ),
Teachey, NC (3.7 miles ),
Pink Hill, NC (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 34.96 N, Longitude: 77.97 W

Area code: 910

Distribution of median household income in Kenansville, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Kenansville, NC in 2022
Kenansville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
North Carolina:

3.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +294 (+34.4%).
Most common industries in Kenansville, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.9%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (12.6%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.5%)
  • Health care (16.7%)
  • Food (9.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.1%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Kenansville, NC (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.9%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.8%)

Average climate in Kenansville, North Carolina

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Kenansville, North Carolina environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2015 was 54.3. This is better than average.

City:

54.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2003 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2015 was 6.38. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 0.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.38
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Kenansville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Carolina state average. It is 11% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the Kenansville town center killed 3 people and injured 149 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category F4 tornado 27.5 miles away from the town center killed 16 people and injured 153 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Kenansville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 203.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 204.5 miles away from Kenansville center
On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 189.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 181.6 miles away from Kenansville center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 268.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 194.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Duplin County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 15, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Kenansville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Kenansville:

  • SKILL CREATIONS OF KENANSVILLE (200 SOUTH STOKES STREET)
  • VIDANT DUPLIN HOSPITAL (Government - Local, provides emergency services, 401 N MAIN ST)
  • KENANSVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (209 BEASLEY STREET)
  • SOUTHEASTERN DIALYSIS KENANSVILLE (305 BEASLEY STREET)
  • CAROLINA EAST HOME CARE AND HOSPICE (401 NORTH MAIN STREET)

Airports and heliports located in Kenansville:

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Amtrak station near Kenansville:

  • 16 miles: WALLACE (600 N. NORWOOD ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones.

College/University in Kenansville:

  • James Sprunt Community College (Full-time enrollment: 1,271; Location: 133 James Sprunt Drive; Public; Website: www.jamessprunt.edu)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kenansville:

  • Mount Olive College (about 18 miles; Mount Olive, NC; Full-time enrollment: 3,097)
  • Lenoir Community College (about 30 miles; Kinston, NC; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Wayne Community College (about 31 miles; Goldsboro, NC; FT enrollment: 3,174)
  • Coastal Carolina Community College (about 36 miles; Jacksonville, NC; FT enrollment: 4,502)
  • Johnston Community College (about 43 miles; Smithfield, NC; FT enrollment: 3,657)
  • Cape Fear Community College (about 50 miles; Wilmington, NC; FT enrollment: 8,372)
  • Craven Community College (about 50 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712)

Public high school in Kenansville:

Public elementary/middle schools in Kenansville:

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Library in Kenansville:

  • DUPLIN COUNTY LIBRARY (Operating income: $579,854; Location: 107 BOWDEN DR.; 71,482 books; 26,370 e-books; 6,300 audio materials; 125 video materials; 16 local licensed databases; 56 state licensed databases; 89 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Kenansville: Duplin County Library - Dorothy Wightman Branch (A), Kenansville Courthouse (B), North Carolina State Highway Patrol (C), Duplin County Sheriff's Office (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Kenansville include: First Baptist Church (A), United Church (B), Grove Church (C), Kenansville Baptist Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Liberty Hall Restoration (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 409 South Main Street).

Birthplace of: Michael English (singer) - Gospel singer, Greg Peterson - Football player.

Duplin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

1.9 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

49.5%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.4%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households
78 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010

People in group quarters in Kenansville in 2000:

  • 279 people in state prisons
  • 89 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 75 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 45 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 15 people in nursing homes
  • 15 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Kenansville (2011 data):

  • First Bank: Kenansville Branch at 305 South Main Street, branch established on 1940/08/26. Info updated 2011/01/25: Bank assets: $3,289.4 mil, Deposits: $2,759.1 mil, headquarters in Troy, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 98 total offices, Holding Company: First Bancorp
  • Bank of America, National Association: Kenansville Branch at 104 Limestone Street, branch established on 1972/07/17. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Southern Bank and Trust Company: Kenansville Branch at 416 South Main Street, branch established on 2006/02/21. Info updated 2011/09/26: Bank assets: $2,039.8 mil, Deposits: $1,658.5 mil, headquarters in Mount Olive, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 66 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancshares (N.C.), Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Kenansville:

Marital status in Kenansville, NC
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 15.0%
  • Divorced: 15.1%

For population 25 years and over in Kenansville:

  • High school or higher: 88.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.2%
  • Unemployed: 36.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.8
North Carolina average:

11.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Kenansville
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Kenansville, NC (based on Duplin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant11,28281
Mainline Protestant4,17637
Black Protestant2,56423
Other3243
Catholic3153
None39,844-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
Duplin County:

2.85 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Duplin County:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Duplin County:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Duplin County:

6.84 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Duplin County:

10.4%
State:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.1%
State:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Duplin County:

22.6%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Kenansville:

51.7%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Kenansville:

48.6%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
North Carolina:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.5%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.9%
North Carolina:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Kenansville:

6.8
North Carolina:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.7%
State:

33.7%

General health condition:
Here:

57.7%
North Carolina:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Kenansville:

81.4%
North Carolina:

79.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Kenansville, NC Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 8$10,258$15,3870$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$6,890$41,3406$1,769
Sewerage 2$7,680$46,0800$0
Other and Unallocable 2$4,411$26,4661$1,023
Water Supply 2$6,163$36,9780$0
Financial Administration 1$4,755$57,0600$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,509
Totals for Government 17$40,157$28,3469$4,301

Kenansville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $443,000 ($583.66)
    Liquor Stores: $399,000 ($525.69)
    Regular Highways: $216,000 ($284.58)
    Police Protection: $202,000 ($266.14)
    Financial Administration: $163,000 ($214.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $85,000 ($111.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $84,000 ($110.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $22,000 ($28.99)
    Central Staff Services: $13,000 ($17.13)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Health - Other: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($67.19)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($26.35)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($5.27)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($3.95)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $108,000 ($142.29)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($1.32)

Kenansville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $79,000 ($104.08)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $17,000 ($22.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($2.64)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($1.32)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $87,000 ($114.62)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $670,000 ($882.74)
    Liquor Stores: $423,000 ($557.31)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $105,000 ($138.34)
    Highways: $33,000 ($43.48)
    Other: $15,000 ($19.76)
  • Tax - Property: $365,000 ($480.90)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $197,000 ($259.55)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $21,000 ($27.67)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.32)

Kenansville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($26.35)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $12,000 ($15.81)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,000 ($10.54)
Businesses in Kenansville, NC
NameCountNameCount
CVS1Hardee's1
Dunkin Donuts1U.S. Cellular1

Strongest AM radio stations in Kenansville:

  • WDJS (1430 AM; 10 kW; MOUNT OLIVE, NC; Owner: MOUNT OLIVE BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCLN (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CLINTON, NC; Owner: BROADCASTING GOOD NEWS, INC.)
  • WRNS (960 AM; 5 kW; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WSTK (910 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGBR (1150 AM; 5 kW; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: NEW AGE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WEGG (710 AM; daytime; 0 kW; ROSE HILL, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCKB (780 AM; 7 kW; DUNN, NC; Owner: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WFNC (640 AM; 10 kW; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNCT (1070 AM; 10 kW; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJCV (1290 AM; 5 kW; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: DOWN EAST BROADCASTING CO INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kenansville:

  • WRNS-FM (95.1 FM; KINSTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WERO (93.3 FM; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNCT-FM (107.9 FM; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: WNCT LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYMY (96.9 FM; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: NEW AGE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WKXB (99.9 FM; BURGAW, NC; Owner: SEA-COMM, INC.)
  • WZKB (94.3 FM; WALLACE, NC; Owner: JG & J BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHQR (91.3 FM; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: FRIENDS OF PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSFL-FM (106.5 FM; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: WSFL LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WRAL (101.5 FM; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WRAL-FM, INC.)
  • WKOO (98.7 FM; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WKIX (102.3 FM; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: NEW AGE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZUP (104.7 FM; ROSE HILL, NC; Owner: CONNER MEDIA CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Kenansville:

  • WITN-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, NC; Owner: WITN LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WNCT-TV (Channel 9; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCTI-TV (Channel 12; NEW BERN, NC; Owner: EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUNM-TV (Channel 19; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WECT (Channel 6; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WTVD (Channel 11; DURHAM, NC; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WRAL-TV (Channel 5; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNCN (Channel 17; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLFL (Channel 22; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: WLFL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRDC (Channel 28; DURHAM, NC; Owner: RALEIGH (WRDC-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUNJ-TV (Channel 39; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WUNK-TV (Channel 25; GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WPXU-TV (Channel 35; JACKSONVILLE, NC; Owner: PAXSON JACKSONVILLE LICENSE, INC.)
  • W64AZ (Channel 64; KINSTON-GREENVILLE, NC; Owner: GOCOM TELEVISION, L.P.,)
  • WHFL-LP (Channel 56; GOLDSBORO, NC; Owner: FREE LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • Kenansville, North Carolina
  • Fatal accident count8
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:0
  • Fatalities8
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents29
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • North Carolina average
  • Fatal accident count7817
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11575
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1571
  • Fatalities8564
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents19802
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents891
See more detailed statistics of Kenansville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 269ft / 81.5mTotal length
  • 21,070Total average daily traffic
  • 1,743Total average daily truck traffic
  • 42,140Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Kenansville, NC - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Kenansville, NC

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Kenansville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

73 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Kenansville, NC)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: AA4DG, Licensee ID: L00967060, Grant Date: 04/06/2016, Expiration Date: 06/22/2026, Registrant: Dwayne A Graham, 153 S. Country Club Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349

  • Call Sign: KA2SAG, Grant Date: 02/25/1998, Expiration Date: 02/25/2008, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2010, Registrant: Mary K Williams, Kenansville, NC 28349

  • Call Sign: W4DLH, Grant Date: 01/22/1998, Expiration Date: 01/22/2008, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2001, Registrant: James O Johnson, 225 Stephen St, Kenansville, NC 28349-0445

  • Call Sign: KJ4HVY, Licensee ID: L01444898, Grant Date: 09/07/2018, Expiration Date: 11/12/2028, Certifier: James R Nichols, Registrant: James R Nichols, Kenansville, NC 28349


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: JORDAN MARVIN K VJ-22 (Category: Amphibian, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 122SG, N122SG, N-122SG, Serial Number: 612, Airworthiness Date: 08/04/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 03/08/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Thar Inc, 103 Quinn Dr, Kenansville, NC 28349
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 10/06/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 40. The highest number of fires - 54 took place in 2006, and the least - 23 in 2017. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Kenansville, NC When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (44.7%), and Outside Fires (35.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Kenansville, NC
    • 30544.7%Structure Fires
    • 24035.1%Outside Fires
    • 10615.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 324.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Kenansville, NC
Most common first names in Kenansville, NC among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4078.4 years
James3474.9 years
Annie2879.9 years
John2875.1 years
William2869.3 years
Robert2072.2 years
Willie1977.0 years
Joseph1473.1 years
Lillie1478.4 years
David1367.2 years
Most common last names in Kenansville, NC among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller5171.8 years
Smith4473.0 years
Williams3774.2 years
Jones3374.4 years
Farrior2774.8 years
Brown2675.3 years
Moore2573.0 years
Grady2178.9 years
Brinson1777.8 years
Quinn1774.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Kenansville, NC
  • 78.1%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Kenansville, NC
  • 66.9%Electricity
  • 22.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.0%Solar energy
  • 1.5%Other fuel


Kenansville compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.

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  • #69 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Jamaica (population 500+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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