Kensington, Minnesota
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Kensington is a city located in Douglas County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 286. The city is notable in Minnesota history for being the place where the famous, if questionable, Kensington Runestone was discovered. The stone tablet may indicate that Vikings had come to Minnesota in the 14th century. It is now at a museum in nearby Alexandria, Minnesota.
Geography
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Location of Kensington, Minnesota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 286 people, 132 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density is 424.7/km² (1,093.9/mi²). There are 148 housing units at an average density of 219.8/km² (566.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.55% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 132 households out of which 28.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 49.2% are non-families. 40.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 22.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.17 and the average family size is 3.03.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $31,979, and the median income for a family is $39,750. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,932. 14.8% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.7% of those under the age of 18 and 22.2% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.