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Kensington

New York · 1,278 residents (2025 est.) · 0.254 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $220,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,550,500. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,189
−2%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,681 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+7%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,278 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kensington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$220,625
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,916 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$128,398
+117%since 2000
from $59,183 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.557
+5%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,550,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
1.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+27%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,079)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4%(48)
Asian5%(60)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(724)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian35.6%(423)
Other1.3%(16)
Diversity Score62.7%(746)
Diversity Score
63
+178%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.3%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
26.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.1%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
36.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2016
from 66.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, New York?

Kensington, New York has about 1,189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, New York?

The typical household in Kensington, New York earns about $220,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, New York expensive?

In Kensington, New York, the median home is worth about $1,550,500.

How educated are people in Kensington, New York?

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensington, New York?

About 11.9% of people in Kensington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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