Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kensington, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

1,189population

48median age

This community is a community of 1,189 with a median age of 48. The population is predominantly White (60.9%) with a significant Asian community (35.6%). Median household income is $220,625. 95.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 74.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 99%, with a median home value of $1,550,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.9%724

Asian

35.6%423

Hispanic/Latino

2.2%26

Two or More

1.3%16

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%28

High School Diploma

5.9%48

Some College (<1 yr)

1.3%11

Some College (1+ yr)

6.4%52

Associate's Degree

4.4%36

Bachelor's Degree

27.6%225

Master's Degree

20.8%170

Professional Degree

20%163

Doctorate

5.9%48

HS or Higher

95.7%

BA or Higher

74.3%

Graduate+

46.7%

Housingi

$1,550,500median home value

99%homeownership

424total units

3.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 99%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%1

$50K–$100K

1.2%5

$200K–$300K

1.5%6

$300K–$500K

8.9%36

$500K–$1M

9.9%40

$1M+

78.3%317

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%6

2010–2019

1.9%8

2000–2009

2.6%11

1990–1999

2.1%9

1980–1989

6.1%26

1970–1979

6.4%27

1960–1969

15.3%65

1950–1959

14.4%61

1940–1949

2.8%12

1939 or earlier

46.9%199

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%338

Electricity

8.3%34

Fuel Oil

8.1%33

Other

1%4

Household Economyi

$220,625median household income

$128,398per capita income

11.9%poverty rate

4.4%unemployment

569labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.5%51

$10K–$15K

2.4%10

$15K–$20K

0.7%3

$25K–$30K

1%4

$30K–$35K

0.7%3

$40K–$45K

2%8

$50K–$60K

2.4%10

$60K–$75K

5.6%23

$75K–$100K

5.1%21

$100K–$125K

4.2%17

$125K–$150K

2%8

$150K–$200K

5.6%23

$200K+

55.7%228

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

43836.8%

By Region

Top Countries

China

172

Poland

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

540

Avg. Commutei

41.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

544

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured