Demographics & People — Kensington, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,936 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~10,000 |
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| Median Age | 48.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,336 |
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| Family Households | 3,045 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2581 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,457 |
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| Black or African American | 65 |
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| Asian | 520 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 844 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Polish | 2,342 |
| Italian | 2,004 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,554 |
| Other groups | 1,469 |
| Irish | 1,100 |
| German | 851 |
| English | 826 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 791 |
| French (except Basque) | 561 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 368 |
Language
| English Only | 8,052 |
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| Spanish | 441 |
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| Population 5+ | 9,422 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 470 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,660 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kensington, Connecticut.
