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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kensington

California · 4,936 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,247. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $423,800. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 96% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,936
−1%since 1990
from 4,974 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5,120 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 5,160 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.1
+5%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kensington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,247
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,330 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$55,275
+77%since 1990
from $31,217 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$423,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,559
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
85.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
14.2% rent
4.5
−14%since 1990
from 5.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

78.0%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 97.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
43.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−28%since 1990
from 30.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, California?

Kensington, California has about 4,936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kensington, California?

The typical household in Kensington, California earns about $93,247 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 $423,800, and the typical rent is about $1,559 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, California?

About 78.0% 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 3.3% of people in Kensington, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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