Demographics & People — Kensington, California
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,292 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~4,900 |
| Median Age | 46.6 |
| Total Households | 2,131 |
| Family Households | 1,423 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3754 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,755 |
| Black or African American | 150 |
| Asian | 588 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 339 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 1,559 |
| German | 833 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 649 |
| English | 610 |
| Irish | 566 |
| European | 465 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 339 |
| Italian | 245 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 245 |
| Danish | 201 |
Language
| English Only | 4,240 |
| Spanish | 185 |
| Population 5+ | 4,999 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 173 |
| Population 18+ | 4,115 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 54.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Kensington, California.