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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.
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.
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).
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Kensington.
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.
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.
Kensington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Kensington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People Above Poverty |  | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home |  | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
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