Kensington, Prince Edward Island Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Kensington. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 3.17 km2. The town has a population density of 571.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Kensington town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Kensington has a population of around 1,812 people. The town's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has increased by 11.92%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,6191,812 +11.92%

Population By Genders

The male population of Kensington is around 840 while the female population is around 970.

Of the 1,812 total population in Kensington, the largest gender is female with around 970 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
840970 +13.40%

Population by Age Characteristics

Kensington has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.80% of the total population. The town median age is 50.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years75 8.90%90 9.30% 16.67%160 8.80%
65 to 69 years65 7.70%75 7.70% 13.33%145 8.00%
55 to 59 years65 7.70%75 7.70% 13.33%135 7.40%
70 to 74 years50 6.00%70 7.20% 28.57%125 6.90%
45 to 49 years65 7.70%60 6.20% 7.69%120 6.60%
50 to 54 years55 6.50%55 5.70% 0.00%115 6.30%
10 to 14 years55 6.50%45 4.60% 18.18%100 5.50%
15 to 19 years55 6.50%50 5.20% 9.09%100 5.50%
40 to 44 years40 4.80%50 5.20% 20.00%95 5.20%
75 to 79 years45 5.40%50 5.20% 10.00%95 5.20%
5 to 9 years40 4.80%40 4.10% 0.00%85 4.70%
25 to 29 years45 5.40%40 4.10% 11.11%85 4.70%
30 to 34 years40 4.80%45 4.60% 11.11%85 4.70%
35 to 39 years40 4.80%45 4.60% 11.11%85 4.70%
20 to 24 years35 4.20%45 4.60% 22.22%80 4.40%
0 to 4 years40 4.80%30 3.10% 25.00%75 4.10%
80 to 84 years25 3.00%45 4.60% 44.44%70 3.90%
85 years and over25 3.00%45 4.60% 44.44%70 3.90%
Median age of the population48 48.00%52 52.00% 7.69%50 50.00%
Average age of the population45 45.10%49 48.60% 6.17%47 47.00%
85 to 89 years15 1.80%30 3.10% 50.00%40 2.20%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 58.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 27.30% and 14.30%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Kensington are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over25.00%29.40%27.30%
0 to 14 years16.10%12.90%14.30%

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Population of Kensington by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Kensington is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Kensington is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Scottish, which accounts for 34.53% of the total population, followed by English (29.28%), Irish (18.23%), Canadian (16.30%), and French (12.43%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Acadian, Caucasian (White), Dutch, Welsh, and Prince Edward Islander.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Scottish34.30%35.08%34.53%
English31.98%27.75%29.28%
Irish20.35%16.23%18.23%
Canadian16.28%16.75%16.30%
French13.37%11.52%12.43%
Acadian6.98%6.28%6.63%
Caucasian (White)4.07%7.85%6.08%
Dutch1.16%4.71%3.31%
Welsh5.23%1.57%3.31%
Prince Edward Islander1.74%2.09%2.21%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 475 of Kensington's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.95% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 17.65% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.05%, 4.05%, and 2.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons34519.95%
1 person30517.65%
3 persons1056.05%
4 persons704.05%
5 or more persons402.30%

Income in Kensington

Analyzing income distribution in Kensington can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Kensington is $38,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Kensington population or around 1,285 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 1,210 and 835 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Kensington's median household income is $63,600, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Kensington

This data sheds light on the distribution of Kensington residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

50.60% or most of the Kensington population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.55% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 15.75% has a Bachelor's degree or higher, and 15.70% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree5306101,14050.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate33044077033.55%
Bachelor's degree or higher14020034015.75%
No certificate, diploma or degree23018041015.70%

Employment in Kensington

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Kensington. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 4.92% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate51.48%
Unemployment rate4.92%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Kensington's population (around 71.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 40 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 65.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed402065

Employment Industry Sectors

The Kensington industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Kensington is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Kensington has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (16%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Public administration sector comes second at 13%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing1054016%
Public administration308513%
Retail trade503510%
Health care and social assistance157010%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting50209%
Other services (except public administration)40208%
Accommodation and food services20356%
Professional, scientific and technical services15255%
Construction3505%
Educational services10255%
Transportation and warehousing3004%
Information and cultural industries1502%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10102%
Finance and insurance0102%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1002%
Wholesale trade1001%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work32529061578.30%
Worked at home407011014.00%
No fixed workplace address5510658.30%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Kensington residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Kensington residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Kensington spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes45.20%
15 to 29 minutes36.30%
30 to 44 minutes8.90%
45 to 59 minutes6.70%
60 minutes and over3.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Kensingtonshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Kensington's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
58.06%
Married or living common-law
41.94%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Kensington. About 1,775 people living in the province speak English, 35 people speak French, 5 people speak Neither English nor French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,775
French35
Neither English nor French5
English and French0

Religion

Kensington is predominantly Christian. About 1,320 of its population is Christian (615 males and 615 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Sikh with 0.8% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian72.9%
Sikh0.8%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%