Kensington, Minnesota facts for kids
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Kensington
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Location of Kensington, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 266 |
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272 |
| • Density | 743.02/sq mi (287.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56343
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| Area code(s) | 320 |
| FIPS code | 27-32768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395510 |
Kensington is a small city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. In 2020, about 266 people lived there. Kensington is famous in Minnesota because the Kensington Runestone was first found and shown there. This old stone is now in a museum in nearby Alexandria.
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History of Kensington
Kensington was first planned out in 1887. It was named after a place called Kensington in London, England. A post office opened in Kensington the same year. The city officially became a town in 1891. This means it got its own local government.
Geography and Location
Kensington is a small city, covering about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. Minnesota State Highway 55 is the main road that goes through Kensington. It helps people travel to and from the community.
Population and People
The population of Kensington has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 207 | — | |
| 1910 | 244 | 17.9% | |
| 1920 | 252 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 283 | 12.3% | |
| 1940 | 337 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 324 | −8.5% | |
| 1970 | 308 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 331 | 7.5% | |
| 1990 | 295 | −10.9% | |
| 2000 | 286 | −3.1% | |
| 2010 | 292 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 266 | −8.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 272 | −6.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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How Many People Lived Here in 2010?
In 2010, there were 292 people living in Kensington. They lived in 137 different homes. About 23% of these homes had children under 18. Many homes were married couples living together. The average age of people in Kensington was about 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Kensington (Minnesota) para niños
