What is the population of Kensington, New York?

Kensington has a population of approximately 1,189 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Kensington, New York located?

Kensington is located in New York, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.7931°, -73.7222°.

What is the median household income in Kensington?

The median household income in Kensington is approximately $220,625 based on the most recent open data.

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Kensington

Total population

1,189

Median home value

$1,550,500

74.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$220,625

Kensington$221k

National$74k

Elevation39 m

Land area0.66 km²

Weather67°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates40.79°, -73.72°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

39 m

Area

0.66 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Kensington is a village located within the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 1,226 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

In the early 1900s the Rickert–Finlay Realty Company purchased the land that now consists of Kensington – the majority of which, at that time, was farmland. Furthermore, a membership corporation called the Kensington Association was initiated to take care of maintenance and police protection. The first village elections for officers and trustees were held on November 28, 1921, and Byron Eldred was elected unanimously as Kensington's first Mayor. The waterfront park was deeded to the Kensington Association in August 1915. In 2017, Niche.com ranked Kensington #1 in its lists of both the "Best Places to Live in New York" and the "Best Suburbs to Live in New York". Kensington was named after London's Kensington Gardens, and the entrance gates at the main entrance to the village were modeled after Kensington Garden's gates.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Kensington is located within the Manhasset Bay Watershed at its west end, while the eastern half of the village is within the Little Neck Bay Watershed. Both of these watersheds are, in turn. located within the larger Long Island Sound/Atlantic Ocean Watershed. This moraine was formed by glaciers during the Wisconsin Glacial Episode, and is named for Harbor Hill in Roslyn; Harbor Hill is the highest geographic point in Nassau County. Accordingly, the village experiences hot, humid summers and cold winters, and experiences precipitation throughout the entirety of the year. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the village is located within hardiness zone 7b.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

Median home value

$1,550,500

Housing units

424

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

4.4%

Race & ethnicity

White

61.6%

Black

Asian

35.6%

Hispanic

2.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.7931

Longitude

-73.7222

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

67°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

68°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Friday Night

58°F

Chance Rain Showers

Saturday

65°F

Rain Showers Likely

Saturday Night

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Kensington, NY from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

24.9%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

23.4%

Binge drinking

16.8%

Adult smoking

6.9%

No leisure activity

17.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

154

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

UNIONDALE HIGH SCHOOL
High · UNIONDALE · 2,080 students · 11.6:1 ratio
ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Other · HEMPSTEAD · 1,880 students · 17.1:1 ratio
HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
High · HEMPSTEAD · 1,866 students · 23.6:1 ratio
NEW HYDE PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
High · NEW HYDE PARK · 1,727 students · 13.7:1 ratio
NASSAU BOCES
Other · GARDEN CITY · 1,712 students · 4.4:1 ratio
SEWANHAKA HIGH SCHOOL
High · FLORAL PARK · 1,637 students · 11.8:1 ratio
PAUL D SCHREIBER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High · PORT WASHINGTON · 1,613 students · 12.8:1 ratio
H FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL
High · FRANKLIN SQUARE · 1,596 students · 13.9:1 ratio