Kenton, Delaware

About Kenton

Kenton, DE is a tiny community located in western Delaware with an estimated population of 223.

Officially, Kenton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,239 residents per square mile.

📰 Kenton News Today

• State Police Arrest Two on Drug Charges, DUI Following Laurel Traffic Stop Delaware State Police (.gov) · May 5
• Two arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Laurel WBOC TV · May 6
• 2891 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904 Realtor.com · Jan 7
• Simon Kenton — frontiersman, scout and soldier Delaware Gazette · Apr 1
• Neil A. Zoladkiewicz Legacy obituary · Apr 1

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Kenton Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.18 sq mi.
• Positioned in western Delaware, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kenton

• Blackiston Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Kenton

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