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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

New Kensington

Pennsylvania · 14,701 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 $30,505. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $69,700. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,701
−8%since 1990
from 15,894 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,723 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 4,025 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.8
+7%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,505
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,152
+33%since 1990
from $12,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

New Kensington, Pennsylvania has about 14,701 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in New Kensington, Pennsylvania earns about $30,505 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 $69,700, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

About 15.9% 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 13.7% of people in New Kensington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Kensington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Kensington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,193 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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