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Kensington

New York · 1,161 residents · 0.254 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,071. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 199% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,161
−4%since 2000
from 1,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,571 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 4,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
47.1
+5%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Kensington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$166,071
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,916 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$93,745
+58%since 2000
from $59,183 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.532
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,000,001
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$825
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,611 in 2000
US average: $853
51.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
5.6% rent
12.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
30.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
37.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
6.0
+9%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(988)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian8.7%(101)
Other1%(12)
Diversity Score29.1%(338)
29
+29%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
38.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
55.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
30.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
74.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
25.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, New York?

Kensington, New York has about 1,161 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kensington, New York earns about $166,071 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, New York?

About 69.7% 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 0.6% 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 57 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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