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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Kensington

Pennsylvania · 15,894 residents · 3.949 sq mi
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New Kensington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,525. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $49,300. With a median age of 39.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,894
+8%vs 2000
vs 14,701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
4,025 / sq mi
+8%vs 2000
vs 3,723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024New Kensington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,525
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,505 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,105
−25%vs 2000
vs $16,152 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $69,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $394 in 2000
US average: $450
61.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
38.9% rent
2.3
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(12,847)
Black9.7%(1,428)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(106)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(3,599)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(14,507)
Black8.2%(1,303)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(113)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0.4%(67)
Diversity Score21.5%(3,416)
21
−12%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.9%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−6%vs 2000
vs 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

New Kensington, Pennsylvania has about 15,894 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Kensington, Pennsylvania earns about $21,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Kensington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $49,300, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Kensington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% of people in New Kensington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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