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Kensington

Kansas · 400 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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Kensington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has grown 23% since 2000. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
652
+23%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,946 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:400 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3674455236006781990201020202024Kensington
2024652
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,799
+117%since 2000
from $15,131 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+27%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$554
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(511)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other4.4%(29)
Diversity Score16.3%(107)
Diversity Score
16
+580%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+12%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Kansas?

Kensington, Kansas has about 652 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Kansas?

The typical household in Kensington, Kansas earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, Kansas expensive?

In Kensington, Kansas, the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Kansas?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensington, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Kensington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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