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Kensington

Minnesota · 286 residents · 0.358 sq mi
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Kensington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,979. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $32,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

286
−5%since 1990
from 302 in 1990
1990 – 2025
799 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 844 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.4
−6%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1812413013614211990201020202024Kensington
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,979
+105%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,812 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,932
+107%since 1990
from $7,214 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
−14.3 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$181
−50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
18.9% rent
1.0
−31%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(2)
Diversity Score1.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
1
−46%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−48%since 1990
from 25.6 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, Minnesota?

Kensington, Minnesota has about 286 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kensington, Minnesota earns about $31,979 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 $32,200, and the typical rent is about $181 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Minnesota?

About 8.5% 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 14.8% 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 16 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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