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New Kensington

Pennsylvania · 12,170 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 $42,368. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 2,531 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,900. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,170
−17%since 2000
from 14,701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,082 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3,723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+14%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024New Kensington
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,368
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,505 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,717
+59%since 2000
from $16,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
38.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+9%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(9,415)
Black12.7%(1,540)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(340)
Asian0.5%(60)
Other1.5%(187)
Diversity Score39.5%(4,801)
Diversity Score
39
+61%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

New Kensington, Pennsylvania has about 12,170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Kensington, Pennsylvania earns about $42,368 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 $105,900, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?

About 21.9% 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 20.9% 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 3,724 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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