Kensington, Kansas
Kensington: city in Kansas, United States
About
Kensington is a city located in the county of Smith in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 473 and a population density of 507 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 433 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| Population | 433 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| County | Smith County |
| Postal code | 66951 |
| Phone Area Codes | 785 |
| Area | 0.93 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7670,-99.0318 |
| Altitude | 1,778 feet / 542 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:34:38 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 464 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.24% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 65℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kensington is located at 39°46'1"N 99°1'54"W (39.7669600, -99.0317500).
Kensington map
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Kensington decreased by 9.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 473 | - | census |
| 2011 | 464 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 458 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 452 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 454 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 449 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 444 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 440 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 438 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 437 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 433 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Post Office | Kensington (KS) | 66951 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Kensington, Connecticut district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London with a population of 8,459 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,448 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,330 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,090 people.
- Kensington, New York village in New York, United States with a population of 1,182 people.
- Kensington, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 305 people.
Other cities in Smith County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Smith County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Center | 1,553 | City in Kansas |
| Lebanon | 195 | City in Smith County, Kansas, United States |
| Gaylord | 104 | Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Harlan | 72 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Athol | 40 | Human settlement in Smith County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Cora | 24 | Place in Kansas, United States |