Kensington is a village located in Nassau County New York. Kensington has a 2024 population of 1,187. Kensington is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,199 in 2020.
The average household income in Kensington is $317,695 with a poverty rate of 8.21%. The median age in Kensington is 42.5 years: 44.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kensington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,007 | 68.88% |
| Asian | 442 | 30.23% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 467 | 3.13 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Married | 349 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 92 | 1.09 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 26 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.62
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
97.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 1.74% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 5.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 34.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 376 | 40.83% |
| High School Graduate | 83 | 9.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 1.85% |
| Some College | 63 | 6.84% |
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 | 607 | 580 | 445 |
| Asian | 279 | 273 | 220 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 7 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,063 | $212,000 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $200,000 | $214,821 | $146,094 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $133,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $113,750 | $0 | $170,278 |
| Overall | $117,857 | $210,268 | $60,417 |
| Some College | $57,031 | $0 | $57,031 |
$117,857
Average Earnings
$210,268
Average Male
$60,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.46% of Kensington residents speak only English, while 48.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 24.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 934 | 83 | 8.89% |
| Asian | 442 | 37 | 8.37% |
8.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.58%
Male Poverty Rate
8.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kensington is White, with 8.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kensington is Asian, with 8.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.17% |
| Some College | 27.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 80% |
| Female Employed | 6.08% |
| Male Employed | 0.35% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $244,063 | $353,175 |
| Households | $217,679 | $317,695 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $76,000 | $173,073 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
68.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.1%
Male Marriage Rate
72.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27 | 4.04% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
52.12%
Born in Kensington
66.48%
Native Born
33.52%
Foreign Born
7.32%
Non Citizen
26.2%
Naturalized
66.48% of Kensington residents were born in the United States, with 52.12% having been born in New York. 7.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,172 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 1,175 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 1,178 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 1,181 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 1,184 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 1,187 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,190 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,195 | -12 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 1,207 | 8 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 1,199 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 2019 | 1,189 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,189 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,181 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 1,176 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 1,171 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 1,175 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,171 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 1,162 | 2 | 0.17% |
| 2011 | 1,160 | 3 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 1,157 | 0 | 0% |