Kensington, CT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
9,685
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
5.7%
Median Home
$268,700
Median Income
$97,064
Median Rent
$1,176
Kensington SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
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 | 119 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 131 | 138 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 134 | 100 | |
Rankings for Kensington in Connecticut
Map Of Kensington, CT
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Population over time in Kensington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,685 | 18.3% |
| 2019 | 8,190 | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 8,433 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,528 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 8,824 | -7.0% |
| 2015 | 9,492 | 3.5% |
| 2014 | 9,174 | 3.5% |
| 2013 | 8,862 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 9,012 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 8,761 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Kensington
| Race | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 66.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 9.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 16.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Kensington
| Gender | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Kensington for adults over 25
| Education | Kensington | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 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 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 15.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 29.3% | 17.6% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.9% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 13.2% | 8.3% |
