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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

266
−7%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
743 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 799 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
44.0
+18%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1812413013614211990201020202024Kensington
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$78,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$430
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181 in 2000
US average: $1,124
75.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
24.4% rent
1.6
+62%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(3)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(18)
7
+650%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
74.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 83.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
22.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
52.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
3.9%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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