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Kensington, KS


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Kensington, Kansas

Kensington, Kansas, in Smith county, is 144 miles SW of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 170 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 529.

The People and Families of Kensington

In Kensington, about 60% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Kensington, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Kensington boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kensington had a median family income of $41,250. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Kensington. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Kensington.

Kensington Housing

Kensington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Kansas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Kensington the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Kensington, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Kensington can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Kensington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyKensington Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kensington Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Kensington Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Kensington Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Kensington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kensington, KS

Comparing Kensington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built35
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