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Kensington

Minnesota · 270 residents (2025 est.) · 0.358 sq mi
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Kensington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $110,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240
−16%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+31%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:270 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1812413013614211990201020202024Kensington
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,641
+125%since 2000
from $14,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
+29%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+139%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(6)
Diversity Score11.1%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+1144%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−20.5 ptssince 2011
from 83.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Minnesota?

Kensington, Minnesota has about 240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kensington, Minnesota earns about $46,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, Minnesota expensive?

In Kensington, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensington, Minnesota?

About 16.3% of people in Kensington, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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