Demographics in New Kensington, PA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is New Kensington?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

12,072

Male

6,048

50.1%

Female

6,024

49.9%

Median Age

49.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

82.2%

Black

12.6%

Hispanic

1.6%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

4.0%

Other

0.7%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

15.2%

High School or Higher

46.2%

Foreign Born

1.2%

Veterans

7.1%

Married

37.8%

Avg Household Size

2.0

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

New Kensington, PA has a population of 12,072 with a median age of 49.5. The racial makeup is 82.2% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 12.6% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 1.2%.