Kensington, CT Demographics
A map of Kensington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 8,553 | 85.9% |
Hispanic | 615 | 6.2% |
Asian | 331 | 3.3% |
Multiracial | 315 | 3.2% |
Black | 108 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 40 | 0.4% |
Kensington, Connecticut had a population of 9,962 in 2020. It was 85.9% White, 1.1% Black, 3.3% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is the 35th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Kensington's White Population
8,553 residents of Kensington identify as White, or 85.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Kensington considerably larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #72 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is more White than neighboring New Britain (37.1% White), Newington (72.7% White), Meriden (47.8% White), Wethersfield (76.9% White), and Plantsville (84.7% White).
Kensington's Black Population
108 residents of Kensington identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kensington slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #136 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is less Black than neighboring New Britain (12.5% Black), Newington (4.5% Black), Meriden (9.1% Black), Wethersfield (3.5% Black), and Plantsville (1.7% Black).
Kensington's Asian Population
331 residents of Kensington identify as Asian, or 3.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is more Asian than neighboring New Britain (2.5% Asian), Meriden (2.2% Asian), and Plantsville (3% Asian). Kensington is less Asian than neighboring Newington (7.3% Asian), and Wethersfield (4% Asian).
Kensington's Hispanic Population
615 residents of Kensington identify as Hispanic, or 6.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kensington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #120 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring New Britain (44% Hispanic), Newington (11.7% Hispanic), Meriden (36.6% Hispanic), Wethersfield (12.5% Hispanic), and Plantsville (6.4% Hispanic).
Kensington's Native American/Other Population
40 residents of Kensington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #150 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plantsville (0.2% Native American/Other). Kensington is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Britain (0.8% Native American/Other), Newington (0.7% Native American/Other), Meriden (0.7% Native American/Other), and Wethersfield (0.6% Native American/Other).
Kensington's Multiracial Population
315 residents of Kensington identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Kensington is ranked #147 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring New Britain (3% Multiracial), Newington (3.1% Multiracial), and Wethersfield (2.5% Multiracial). Kensington is less Multiracial than neighboring Meriden (3.6% Multiracial), and Plantsville (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.