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Kensington

Minnesota · 266 residents · 0.358 sq mi
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Kensington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,300. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−7%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
44.0
+18%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812413013614211990201020202024Kensington
2024240
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.5%(12)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(23)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(21)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(35)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.8%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(34)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.5%(52)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.6%(23)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(16)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,876
+80%since 2000
from $14,932 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$430
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+39%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(279)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino1.7%(4)
Ancestry
Norwegian36.7%(84)
German36.2%(83)
Polish10%(23)
Swedish9.2%(21)
Finnish6.6%(15)
Dutch2.2%(5)
English2.2%(5)
Irish1.7%(4)
Czech1.3%(3)
Danish1.3%(3)
French0.9%(2)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest Finnish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married49.2%(58)
Married39%(46)
Widowed5.9%(7)
Divorced5.9%(7)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(29)
Married36.4%(39)
Widowed13.1%(14)
Divorced23.4%(25)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Minnesota?

Kensington, Minnesota has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kensington, Minnesota earns about $47,917 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 $78,300, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Minnesota?

About 10.6% 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 6.6% 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 36 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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