Kensington is a city located in Smith County Kansas. Kensington has a 2024 population of 405. Kensington is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 401 in 2020.
The average household income in Kensington is $73,505 with a poverty rate of 6.5%. The median age in Kensington is 47.9 years: 45.7 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kensington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 532 | 93.01% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 3.85% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 247 | 2.32 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 130 | 2.99 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 87 | 1.14 | 92 | 8 |
| Male | 20 | 2.75 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 10 | 2.9 | 70 | 30 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 2.05% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 10.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 19.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 6.92% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 38.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.77% |
| Some College | 86 | 22.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 383 | 372 | 101 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,625 | $58,750 | $48,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,938 | $71,250 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $37,969 | $53,587 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,719 | $54,196 | $39,531 |
| Some College | $44,821 | $68,750 | $43,854 |
$46,719
Average Earnings
$54,196
Average Male
$39,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.34% of Kensington residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 525 | 34 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 28.57% |
6.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.25%
Male Poverty Rate
5.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kensington is Hispanic, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kensington is White, with 6.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.52% |
| High School | 6.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $82,033 |
| Households | $59,107 | $73,505 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,493 | $56,934 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| World War II | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 9.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.92%
Born in Kensington
98.78%
Native Born
1.22%
Foreign Born
1.22%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.78% of Kensington residents were born in the United States, with 58.92% having been born in Kansas. 1.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 410 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 409 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 408 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2026 | 407 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 406 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 405 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 404 | 3 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 401 | -34 | -7.82% |
| 2019 | 435 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 437 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 440 | -4 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 444 | -5 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 449 | -6 | -1.32% |
| 2014 | 455 | 3 | 0.66% |
| 2013 | 452 | -6 | -1.31% |
| 2012 | 458 | -6 | -1.29% |
| 2011 | 464 | -10 | -2.11% |
| 2010 | 474 | 0 | 0% |