Kensington
City in Douglas County, Minnesota
Kensington is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, with 266 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,309 ft (399 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Farwell, 4.2 miles SE.
- 266residents (2020 Census)
- 1,309 ftelevation · 399 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 744 / sq mipopulation density
- 56343ZIP code
About Kensington
Kensington is a city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 266 at the 2020 census. The city is notable in Minnesota history for being the place where the Kensington Runestone was first displayed. It is now at a museum in nearby Alexandria, Minnesota.
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Living in Kensington
- Median household income
- $46,000
- Median home value
- $110,700
- Median rent
- $650/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Kensington had 266 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 266 |
|---|---|
| Density | 744 per sq mi (287 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kensington at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 266 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.36 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.7782° N, 95.6969° W |
| ZIP code | 56343 |
| Official website | kensingtonmn.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2732768 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kensington
- Farwell4.2 mi SE
- Hoffman5.8 mi NW
- Lowry10.0 mi SE
- Cyrus11.5 mi S
- Barrett13.7 mi NW
- Brandon13.9 mi N
- Starbuck14.0 mi SE
- Garfield14.6 mi NE
- Long Beach15.7 mi SE
- Evansville15.7 mi N
- Forada16.4 mi E
- Donnelly16.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Kensington
What county is Kensington in?
Kensington is in Douglas County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Kensington, MN?
266 people lived in Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kensington, MN?
The ZIP code of Kensington is 56343.
What is the elevation of Kensington?
1,309 feet (399 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kensington?
Farwell (4.2 mi), Hoffman (5.8 mi), Lowry (10.0 mi), Cyrus (11.5 mi), Barrett (13.7 mi).
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