Population 5,559 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kensington
Household size in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.01 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.03 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Kensington are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.01, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 37.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.1 | 37.5 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.0 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.2 | 38.0 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +0.8 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
Kensington is young: half of its residents are under 29.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has crept up from 28.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 12.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.1 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Kensington: 14.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.1 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kensington
Renters in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 32.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 96.4% | 33.8% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 35.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 34.5% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Kensington: 95.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 89.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose. Kensington has the highest share of renters of any Tulsa neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kensington: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Tulsa neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1978 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1980 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1983 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Kensington was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Few Tulsa neighborhoods have newer homes: only two of 18.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $794 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $674 | $872 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $763 | $979 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $970 | $1,219 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$425 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Kensington costs $970 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $359 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kensington
Bachelor's degrees in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 25.5% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 26.2% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 27.7% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 30.3% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Kensington have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.5%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.2% | 87.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.6% | 88.4% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.6% | 89.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.9% | 90.1% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Kensington never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kensington
| Period | Kensington | Tulsa area | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Kensington: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kensington compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | 2.26 | 29.2 | 14.8% | 95.1% | 5.8% | 1981 | $970 | 20.5% | 84.9% | 7.7% |
| South Peoria | 2.02 | 34.0 | 20.3% | 79.8% | 10.3% | 1978 | $759 | 19.5% | 87.5% | 12.3% |
| Heller Park | 2.07 | 37.5 | 11.4% | 62.9% | 13.3% | 1968 | $960 | 30.4% | 84.7% | 7.6% |
| Minshall Park | 2.06 | 37.4 | 8.3% | 69.1% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,041 | 41.4% | 94.3% | 5.2% |
| Brookside | 1.91 | 43.9 | 9.2% | 47.7% | 9.8% | 1960 | $1,407 | 55.1% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Mayo Meadow | 2.04 | 34.2 | 7.5% | 37.4% | 10.6% | 1955 | $1,192 | 43.7% | 95.4% | 5.1% |
| Riverview Park | 1.96 | 35.9 | 19.5% | 90.4% | 11.4% | 1977 | $656 | 26.3% | 85.3% | 20.2% |
| Downtown Tulsa | 1.42 | 38.0 | 4.9% | 79.1% | 16.6% | 1976 | $1,203 | 34.3% | 86.4% | 7.9% |
| Turner Park | 1.99 | 36.6 | 10.6% | 42.1% | 12.8% | 1947 | $1,230 | 34.9% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| McClure Park | 2.70 | 32.9 | 17.5% | 37.0% | 10.5% | 1954 | $1,197 | 14.9% | 78.8% | 6.2% |
| Charles Page | 2.46 | 36.8 | 16.0% | 43.0% | 14.7% | 1953 | $1,124 | 10.0% | 81.5% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kensington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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