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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kensington

California · 4,974 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $61,330. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $324,000. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 71% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,974
+1%vs 2000
vs 4,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5,160 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 5,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 47.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kensington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,330
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,247 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$31,217
−44%vs 2000
vs $55,275 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$324,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $423,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$1,001
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,559 in 2000
US average: $450
85.5%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
14.5% rent
5.3
+16%vs 2000
vs 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(3,942)
Black2.5%(123)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(172)
Asian10.5%(517)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(1,843)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(4,330)
Black3%(150)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(153)
Asian7.9%(393)
Other2%(101)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,733)
35
−7%vs 2000
vs 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 97.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
39.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.9 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Kensington, California?

Kensington, California has about 4,974 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kensington, California?

The typical household in Kensington, California earns about $61,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, California expensive?

In Kensington, California, the median home is worth about $324,000, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, California?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensington, California?

About 4.3% of people in Kensington, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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