Kensington Cdp, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 8541 people, 3307 households, and 2374 families residing in the census designated place. The population density was 1622.6 people per square mile (626.49/km˛), it is 48th most densely populated census designated place in Connecticut. There were 3377 housing units at an average density of 642 per square mile (247.88/km˛). The average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 3.09 persons. Age range in the census designated place was well distributed with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median age is 41.5 years, the median age of male residents at 40.4 and the median age of female residents at 42.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the census designated place was 8233 White, 20 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 198 Asian, 2 Native Hawaiian, 63 from two or more races and 19 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $60500, making its Connecticut's 32nd highest census designated place by median household income. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $73110, it is Connecticut's 30th wealthiest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $25030, it is the 63rd highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The median income is $32357, The median income for males was $40271, compared to $26871 for females.
In 2000, 2321 pupils and students, of which 47.31% are male and 52.69% are female, 27.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.73% nursery or pri school, 6.25% kindergarten, 46.01% elementary school, 20.47% high school and 21.54% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 121578 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 124121 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 124179 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 124215 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 124101 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 124035 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 123815 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 123673 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 124185 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 124218 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 124062 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 66 | 67 | 133 |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 75 | 145 |
| Elementary school | 503 | 565 | 1068 |
| High school | 271 | 204 | 475 |
| College or graduate school | 188 | 312 | 500 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington CDP, Connecticut | $60500 | $73110 | $25030 |
| Hartford County, Connecticut | $50756 | $62144 | $26047 |
| Connecticut, United States | $53935 | $65521 | $28766 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |