47951 Kentland, IN is a small rural community located in Newton County. According to the most recent census data, the population of 47951 Kentland is 2,320 with a population density of 35 people per square mile. This makes 47951 Kentland much less densely populated than the United States as a whole, which has a population density of 93 people per square mile.
47951 Kentland has many local businesses that help keep the community alive and thriving. The town itself boasts several restaurants like Dairy Queen and McDonalds, while just outside town are even larger retailers like Wal-Mart and Kmart stores. In addition to retail outlets, there are multiple health care providers including St Vincent Hospital and Franciscan Health Center.
The area also offers plenty of outdoor activities for residents to enjoy year-round. For those who enjoy fishing or boating there’s Lincoln State Park nearby, and for those who prefer hiking or camping Jasper-Pulaski Wildlife Area is just a short drive away. Additionally, the town hosts its own annual fair every June for people to come out and enjoy some fun activities such as carnival rides and live music performances.
Other organizations in 47951 Kentland include churches like Zion United Methodist Church and the First Christian Church of Kentland, as well as schools such as Southeast Fountain Elementary School and Kankakee Valley High School. Local sporting events also occur in 47951 Kentland throughout the year including basketball games at The Point gymnasium on Main Street or baseball games at Creekside Baseball Fields in nearby Brook.
The population in Kentland (zip 47951) is 2,320. There are 36 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kentland (zip 47951) is 42.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kentland (zip 47951) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kentland (zip 47951)
- 54.8% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 21.6% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Kentland (zip 47951)
- 87.9% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander