NEIGHBORHOOD
Kensington
California · San Diego · 8,903 residents · 1.296 sq mi
The short version
Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,414. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,216,647. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Kensington; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,903
Population density
6,870 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,414
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,093
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
Retail trade8.3%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Other services6.6%
Public administration3.2%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,216,647
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,243
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.7%
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(4,679)
Black6.9%(611)
Hispanic / Latino30%(2,672)
Asian5.8%(518)
Other4.8%(423)
Diversity Score77.9%(6,937)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(4,679)
Black6.9%(611)
Hispanic / Latino30%(2,672)
Asian5.8%(518)
Other4.8%(423)
Diversity Score77.9%(6,937)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Foreign born
11.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kensington, San Diego, California?
Kensington, San Diego, California has about 8,903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kensington, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Kensington, San Diego, California earns about $120,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kensington, San Diego, California expensive?
In Kensington, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $1,216,647, and the typical rent is about $2,243 a month.
How educated are people in Kensington, San Diego, California?
About 64.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kensington, San Diego, California?
About 10.0% of people in Kensington, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024