Kensington, Kansas facts for kids
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Kensington, Kansas
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Kensington in 2021
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Location within Smith County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Smith |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1900 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,778 ft (542 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 399 |
| • Density | 1,174/sq mi (459/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66951
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-36550 |
| GNIS ID | 2395511 |
Kensington is a small city located in Smith County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 399 people.
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History of Kensington
Kensington was founded around 1887. It officially became a city in 1900. The city was once located along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, which was an important railway line. The first post office in Kensington opened in January 1888, helping the community connect with the rest of the country.
Geography and Location
Kensington is located in Smith County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Kensington's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 497 | — | |
| 1920 | 595 | 19.7% | |
| 1930 | 546 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 597 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 635 | 6.4% | |
| 1960 | 619 | −2.5% | |
| 1970 | 653 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 681 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −18.8% | |
| 2000 | 529 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 473 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 399 | −15.6% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census found 399 people living in Kensington. There were 181 households and 109 families. Most residents, about 94.74%, identified as white. A small number of people identified as black, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.1% of households had children under 18. Many households, 49.2%, were married couples living together. The average household had 2.3 people, and the average family had 2.8 people. About 14.5% of the population had a college degree or higher.
The median age in Kensington was 46.8 years. About 23.8% of the population was under 18 years old. About 29.1% of residents were 65 years or older.
What the 2010 Census Shows
In 2010, Kensington had 473 people. There were 203 households and 126 families. The population density was about 1,313.9 people per square mile (507.3 per square kilometer). Most residents, 97.7%, were white.
About 23.6% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.19 people, and the average family size was 2.78 people. The median age in the city was 49.7 years.
Education in Kensington
Students in Kensington attend schools in the Thunder Ridge USD 110 public school district. This district was formed in 2008 when two older districts, West Smith County USD 238 and Eastern Heights USD 324, joined together. The Thunder Ridge High School sports teams are known as the Thunder Ridge Longhorns. Before the school districts combined, the mascot for Kensington High School was the Kensington Goldbugs.
See also
In Spanish: Kensington (Kansas) para niños
