NEIGHBORHOOD
Kensington
New York · New York · 38,903 residents · 0.627 sq mi
The short version
Kensington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $857,734. These figures are approximated by combining the 10 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
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
38,903
Population density
62,046 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$89,056
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$45,647
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
Other services4.9%
Public administration2.8%
Retail trade1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$857,734
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,955
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.9%
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(15,417)
Black9.3%(3,634)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(6,591)
Asian27%(10,510)
Other7.1%(2,751)
Diversity Score90.9%(35,379)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(15,417)
Black9.3%(3,634)
Hispanic / Latino16.9%(6,591)
Asian27%(10,510)
Other7.1%(2,751)
Diversity Score90.9%(35,379)
Diversity Score
91
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
50.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
41.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
40.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Foreign born
38.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Kensington, New York, New York?
Kensington, New York, New York has about 38,903 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Kensington, New York, New York?
The typical household in Kensington, New York, New York earns about $89,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Kensington, New York, New York expensive?
In Kensington, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $857,734, and the typical rent is about $1,955 a month.
How educated are people in Kensington, New York, New York?
About 50.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Kensington, New York, New York?
About 14.8% of people in Kensington, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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