Living in Kensington, CT
Kensington, Connecticut Info Snack
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Population
7,971
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
5.0%
Median Home
$260,300
Median Income
$98,143
Median Rent
$1,244
Kensington SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
9
Commute
6
Kensington, CT Cost Of Living
121Kensington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Kensington | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 124 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 123 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 132 | 137 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 114 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 129 | 100 | |
Rankings for Kensington in Connecticut
Map Of Kensington, CT
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Population over time in Kensington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,971 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 8,190 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 8,433 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,528 | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 8,824 | -7.0% |
| 2014 | 9,492 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 9,174 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 8,862 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 9,012 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 8,761 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
| Race | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.1% | 66.9% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 16.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Kensington
| Gender | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 43.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
| Education | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Kensington, Connecticut
| Income | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.1% | 17.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 9.5% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.6% | 12.6% | 7.7% |
