New Kensington, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
12,072
Population
3,056/sq mi density
$49,644
Median Income
$33,106 per capita
$132,400
Home Value
$178,729 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
456
Violent Crime/100K
2,409 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,644 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,072
Census 2023
Population Density
3,056
per square mile
Land Area
1.6
square miles (4.2 km²)
Median Age
49.5 yrs
27% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 12.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.2%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
1.6%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.5%
Spanish
3.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.2%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
20.5%
58% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.484
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,072 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,056 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.2% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 20.5% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.484 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |