Kensington, Connecticut
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Kensington, Connecticut, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,962 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $109,447 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 48.7 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.6% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $330,400 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,351 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 9.5% | 15.7% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.9% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 20.3 | 26.5 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 13.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 53.4% | 46.6% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 81.4% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3% | 18.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 0.9% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 32.2 | 57.0 | 61.4 |
Age in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 48.7 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 19.6% | 20.2% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.1% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 9.8% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.0% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 27.7% | 26.7% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 24.8% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 4,277 | 1,434,007 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 67.6% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 29.2% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 14.2% | 17.6% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 29.0% | 29.1% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 27.5% | 35.8% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $52,971 | $55,915 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 2.4% | 12.9% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 14.9% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 10.3% | 22.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 6.8% | 11.8% | n/a |
Housing in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 4,442 | 1,541,822 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 78.1% | 58.6% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 6.1% | 18.6% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 3.7% | 7.0% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,962.0 | 1,967.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.1% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 36.6% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $6,385 | $6,643 | n/a |
Education in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 7.7% | 8.5% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 23.1% | 25.3% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 28.6% | 23.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.8% | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 18.8% | 19.2% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 69.8% | 65.9% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 80.6% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 34.7% | 26.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.6% | 8.7% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 2.6% | 8.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Kensington, Connecticut
| Statistic | Kensington | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 74.5% | 53.3% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 6.9% | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.6% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 82.6% | 76.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 7.2% | 12.8% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.2% | 17.5% | 16.7% |