NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Kensington
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 26,493 residents · 0.99 sq mi
The short version
Upper Kensington is a neighborhood of 26,493 people in Philadelphia. The poverty rate is 42.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. That trails the Philadelphia median by roughly 55%. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. The typical home is worth $82,955. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Upper Kensington; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
26,493
Population density
26,761 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.99 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$27,979
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$14,786
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Retail trade7%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Education & health services0.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$82,955
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,153
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.4%
52.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.88 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(1,302)
Black11%(2,920)
Hispanic / Latino79.8%(21,146)
Asian2.5%(664)
Other1.7%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(1,302)
Black11%(2,920)
Hispanic / Latino79.8%(21,146)
Asian2.5%(664)
Other1.7%(461)
Diversity Score
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Foreign born
13.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 26,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $27,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $82,955, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.
How educated are people in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 42.5% of people in Upper Kensington, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PhiladelphiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024