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Kenilworth is a Borough in Union County , New Jersey , United States . As of the United States 2000 Census , the borough population was 7,675. Population of Kenilworth, New Jersey from Census.gov Kenilworth was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 13 , 1907 , from portions of Cranford and Union Township , based on the results of a referendum held on June 18 , 1907 ."The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 239. GEOGRAPHY Kenilworth is located at (40.674652, -74.290808). The borough is bordered to the north and east by Union Township , to the southeast by Roselle Park , to the southwest by Cranford and to the northwest by Springfield Township . According to the United States Census Bureau , the borough has a total area of 5.5 Km&2 (2.1 Mi&2 ), all land. DEMOGRAPHICS
As of the Census of 2000, there were 7,675 people, 2,854 households, and 2,117 families residing in the borough. The Population Density was 1,384.7/km&2 (3,584.9/mi&2). There were 2,926 housing units at an average density of 527.9/km&2 (1,366.7/mi&2). The racial makeup of the borough was 91.30% White , 2.40% African American , 0.25% Native American , 2.88% Asian , 1.80% from Other Races , and 1.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.64% of the population. There were 2,854 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were Married Couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.15. In the borough the population was spread out with 20.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $59,929, and the median income for a family was $66,500. Males had a median income of $40,808 versus $34,698 for females. The Per Capita Income for the borough was $24,343. About 1.9% of families and 2.0% of the population were below the Poverty Line , including 2.2% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. GOVERNMENT Local government The Borough of Kenilworth is governed under the Borough system of municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprised of six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year. The , 2007 . Federal, state and county representation Kenilworth Borough is in the Seventh Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 20th Legislative District. 2006 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government , New Jersey League Of Women Voters , p. 59. Accessed August 30 , 2006 . EDUCATION The (Grades 9-12). Brearley also serves grades 9-12 from Winfield Township , as part of a Sending/receiving Relationship . Kenilworth is also home to a Roman Catholic elementary school: St. Theresa’s. HISTORY In the late 1890s, the New Orange Industrial Association purchased land in of Cranford and Union that was subdivided into into building lots, and brought in several large industries and lured Upsala College from Brooklyn with a gift of free land for its campus. Because New Orange was often confused with one of , 2007 . TRANSPORTATION New Jersey Transit provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan in New York City and to New Jersey points. The Rahway Valley Railroad passed through the community but is currently out of service. The headquarters of the railroad were also located in the town. Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately eight miles from Kenilworth. NOTED NATIVES Noted current and former residents of Kenilworth include:
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