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Kensington

California · 5,428 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,022,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 106% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,428
+10%since 2000
from 4,936 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,631 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 5,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+7%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Kensington
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,375
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,247 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,795
+61%since 2000
from $55,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,022,400
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,849
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
6.3
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(3,690)
Black1.8%(96)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(391)
Asian13.3%(723)
Other9.1%(497)
Diversity Score62.6%(3,396)
Diversity Score
63
+68%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
79.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, California?

Kensington, California has about 5,428 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, California?

The typical household in Kensington, California earns about $162,375 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 $1,022,400, and the typical rent is about $2,849 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, California?

About 85.5% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 454 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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