New Kensington is a city of 12,170 people in Pennsylvania. At a median age of 47.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Home values have risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,900. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Households here earn about 33% less than in Pennsylvania as a whole. 3% of people here were born outside the United States.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)14.3%(116)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)28.2%(228)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era30.4%(246)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War5.9%(48)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II3.6%(29)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 809 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
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.
