Kensington, New York facts for kids
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Kensington, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Kensington | |
Kensington Village Hall on June 11, 2021.
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York
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 Kensington, New York
Location in Long Island
Kensington, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau County |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| Incorporated | November 7, 1921 |
| Named for | Kensington Gardens, London, England |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,226 |
| • Density | 4,826.77/sq mi (1,861.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11021
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-39309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954527 |
Kensington is a small village located in Nassau County. It sits on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. In 2020, about 1,226 people lived there.
The full name of the village is the Incorporated Village of Kensington. It is part of the Town of North Hempstead and is found on the Great Neck Peninsula.
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History of Kensington Village
How Kensington Became a Village
Kensington officially became a village on November 7, 1921. All the residents voted for it to become an incorporated village. The first leaders were chosen on November 28, 1921. Byron Eldred was elected as the first Mayor.
Naming the Village
The village was named after Kensington Gardens in London, England. Even the main entrance gates to the village look like the famous gates in London.
Village Leaders and Safety
Many mayors in Kensington have served for a long time. The mayor also acts as the head of the police. Kensington was first created as a special place for famous people to live. It is known as one of the safest places to live in the U.S. and still is today.
In 2017, a website called Niche.com said Kensington was the #1 "Best Place to Live in New York." It was also ranked the "Best Suburb to Live in New York."
Community Features
In August 1915, a special waterfront park was given to the Kensington Association. This park had a 500-foot sandy beach on Manhasset Bay. It also featured small lakes, a boat dock, tennis courts, and a very large freshwater swimming pool.
To keep the area residential, a special rule was made. This rule, called a restrictive covenant, stopped businesses and factories from being built there. A group called the Kensington Association was also started to help with upkeep and police protection.
Geography of Kensington
Kensington is quite small. It covers about 0.2 square mile (0.6 km2). All of this area is land.
Population of Kensington
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 824 | — | |
| 1940 | 933 | 13.2% | |
| 1950 | 978 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,166 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,402 | 20.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,132 | −19.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,104 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,209 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,161 | −4.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,226 | 5.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,209 people living in Kensington. There were 424 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
Who Lives in Kensington?
Most people in Kensington are White (about 91.89%). There are also people of Asian (4.96%) and African American (0.66%) backgrounds. About 3.97% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (38.0%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.85 people. The average family had about 3.27 people.
Age Groups
About 27.2% of the people in Kensington were under 18 years old. About 21.1% were 65 years or older. The average age was 45 years old.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Kensington was about $115,916. For families, it was about $133,235. Only a small number of people (1.2%) lived below the poverty line.
Education in Kensington
School Districts
Most of Kensington is part of the Great Neck Union Free School District. This means that children living in this area go to public schools in Great Neck. A small eastern part of the village is in the Manhasset Union Free School District. However, all homes in Kensington are served by the Great Neck schools.
Library Districts
Just like with schools, most of Kensington is served by the Great Neck Library District. A small part on the east side is in the Manhasset Library District. These library areas generally match the school district boundaries.
Notable People from Kensington
- Anna M. Kaplan – She is a New York State Senator. She used to be a councilwoman for the Town of North Hempstead.
- Irwin J. Landes – He was a New York State Assemblyman.
- Lester L. Wolff – He was a United States Congressman.
See also
In Spanish: Kensington (Nueva York) para niños
