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Kensington

Kansas · 473 residents · 0.335 sq mi
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Kensington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,542. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,200. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−11%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,412 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+4%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3674455236006781990201020202024Kensington
2024652
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,542
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,750
+44%since 2000
from $15,131 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$290
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+18%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(461)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score3.1%(15)
Diversity Score
3
+28%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Kansas?

Kensington, Kansas has about 473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Kansas?

The typical household in Kensington, Kansas earns about $43,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, Kansas expensive?

In Kensington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $62,200, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Kansas?

About 26.2% 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 7.6% of people in Kensington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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