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Kensington, KS
City in Smith County, Kansas.
Population
652
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,946
ZIP codes
0
Kensington and its ZIP codes
Kensington at a glance
- Kensington is about 54 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,583 a year, 27% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- Median rent is $554 a month.
Local data for Kensington, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kensington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,583
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median rent
$554/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.4%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Irish Americans (99), Polish Americans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Smith County. PPP loans are for Kensington.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,668
1,336 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,319
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50M
FY 2026, $13,996 per person
How people get to work
Kensington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kensington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
547
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 13°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kensington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Kensington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AgraCity | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| AtholCity | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| KirwinCity | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| CedarCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| GaylordCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Smith CenterCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PhillipsburgCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| GladeCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AltonCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeedCity | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodstonCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Naponee, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Bloomington, NEVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| StuttgartCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| PortisCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Franklin, NECity | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kensington, KS in?
- Kensington is in Smith County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Kensington, KS?
- About 652 people live in Kensington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kensington?
- Nearby places include Agra (4.6 mi), Athol (6 mi), Kirwin (8 mi), Cedar (9 mi), Gaylord (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023