Kenhorst, Pennsylvania

Kenhorst, Pennsylvania
Borough
New Holland Rd., Kenhorst.
New Holland Rd., Kenhorst.
Location of Kenhorst in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Kenhorst in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Kenhorst is located in Pennsylvania
Kenhorst
Kenhorst
Location of Kenhorst in Pennsylvania
Kenhorst is located in the United States
Kenhorst
Kenhorst
Kenhorst (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°18′29″N 75°56′39″W / 40.30806°N 75.94417°W / 40.30806; -75.94417
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyBerks
FoundedAugust 25, 1931
Government
 • MayorNickolas J. Hatzas
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
 • Land0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
3,001
 • Density5,120.1/sq mi (1,976.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
19607
Area codes610 and 484
FIPS code42-39256
Websitewww.kenhorstborough.com

Kenhorst (/ˈkɛnhərst/ KEN-hərst) is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,001 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Kenhorst is located in central Berks County at 40°18′29″N 75°56′39″W / 40.30806°N 75.94417°W / 40.30806; -75.94417 (40.308092, -75.944042).[4] It is bordered by the city of Reading to the north and east and by Cumru Township to the south and west, including the census-designated place of Grill to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2), all land.[3]

Transportation

PA 625 northbound in Kenhorst

As of 2012, there were 10.74 miles (17.28 km) of public roads in Kenhorst, of which 1.61 miles (2.59 km) were maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and 9.13 miles (14.69 km) were maintained by the borough.[5]

Pennsylvania Route 625 follows New Holland Road on a north-south alignment through the heart of Kenhorst. U.S. Route 222 Business follows Lancaster Avenue along a northeast-southwest alignment along the northwest edge of the borough. Pennsylvania Route 724 follows Philadelphia Avenue on an east-west alignment along the south edge of the borough.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19402,227—
19502,55114.5%
19602,81510.3%
19703,48223.7%
19803,187−8.5%
19902,918−8.4%
20002,679−8.2%
20102,8777.4%
20203,0014.3%
Sources:[6][7][8][2]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Kenhorst had a population of 3,001.[9] The median age was 39.0 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 94.9 males age 18 and over.[10]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 1,201 households in Kenhorst, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.5% were married-couple households, 20.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 26.8% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10]

There were 1,248 housing units, of which 3.8% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
Race Number Percent
White 2,179 72.6%
Black or African American 105 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 15 0.5%
Asian 47 1.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 0.2%
Some other race 343 11.4%
Two or more races 307 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 733 24.4%

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 2,679 people, 1,215 households, and 789 families living in the borough.[7] The population density was 4,551.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,757.5/km2). There were 1,254 housing units at an average density of 2,130.6 per square mile (822.6/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.86% White, 0.82% African American, 0.04% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 1.05% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.02% of the population.

There were 1,215 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 18.4% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 24.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $40,452, and the median income for a family was $44,762. Males had a median income of $37,243 versus $27,162 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $21,379. About 6.1% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

  • War Memorial in Kenhorst.
    War Memorial in Kenhorst.
  • New Holland Rd.
    New Holland Rd.
  • Lacrosse Ave.
    Lacrosse Ave.
  • St. Stephen's Memorial Cemetery.
    St. Stephen's Memorial Cemetery.
  • St. Nicolas Chapel at Memorial Cemetery.
    St. Nicolas Chapel at Memorial Cemetery.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kenhorst borough, Pennsylvania". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved March 6, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Kenhorst Borough map" (PDF). PennDOT. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  9. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  10. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
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