Kenbridge: Demographics & People
Kenbridge is home to 1,432 people, in 496 households. Population grew 6.2% from 1,348 (2022) to 1,432 (2024). Median age 35.1 years. (9.5y younger than Lunenburg County; 2.7y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 33% of the population. Population is 54% White (non-Hispanic) and 29% Black. The community is highly diverse (Simpson index 0.64). 60% of households are family-led. County health: 43% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 40% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 92 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 6.2% from 1,348 (2022) to 1,432 (2024) — about 10.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,522 (extrapolated at 3.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,648.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 11,936 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 6.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,348 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,432 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,432 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 1,648 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.1y is 3.8 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 33% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 33.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,432 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 479 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 233.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 514.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 206 |
| Population under 18 | 479 |
| Median age | 35.1 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,432 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.64 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as highly diverse.
| White residents | 580 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 507 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 278 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 64.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | highly diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 42.5% |
| Asian population | 1.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 29.2% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 15.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 53.6% (at Virginia median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 903 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 328 |
| Share born in this state | 63.1% |
| Share born in another state | 36.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 22.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 14.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 329 |
| From Europe | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
496 households. Averaging 3.1 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 60% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 290 families, 38% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 463 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 290 |
| Married couples with children | 110 |
| Average household size | 3.08 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 14.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 22 |
| Family households | 299 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 60.3% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 496 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 1.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 1.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 9,327 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,359 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -32 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 80 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.8% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 8 residents live in group quarters (0.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 8 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51111 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 111 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Lunenburg |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 25.3% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 33.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51111 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Lunenburg County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 274 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51111 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Lunenburg County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 56.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 51.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 51.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 12,196 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 33.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,432, booming, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,432 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Lunenburg County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade