Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

New Kensington, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSAPittsburgh-Weirton-Steubenville

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,011

Median Agei

48.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.5%9,908

Black

8.6%1,035

Two or More

5.4%644

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%325

Other

0.7%88

Asian

0.1%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%646

High School Diploma

33.1%3,022

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%794

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%879

Associate's Degree

15.3%1,396

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%1,360

Master's Degree

5.9%537

Professional Degree

1.2%107

Doctorate

0.5%44

HS or Higher

96.4%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,000

Median Renti

$751

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%3,640

Renter-Occupied

41.5%2,580

Total Units

7,066

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

12%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%279

$50K–$100K

23%837

$100K–$150K

24.2%880

$150K–$200K

22.1%804

$200K–$300K

19.3%703

$300K–$500K

2.2%79

$500K–$1M

1.6%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

773

$500–$750

464

$750–$1,000

486

$1,000–$1,250

429

$1,250–$1,500

161

$1,500–$2,000

150

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%15

2010–2019

1%70

2000–2009

0.8%59

1990–1999

2.5%175

1980–1989

5.8%409

1970–1979

13.2%934

1960–1969

10.8%763

1950–1959

20%1,415

1940–1949

13.3%941

1939 or earlier

32.3%2,285

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.9%5,158

Electricity

13.5%842

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%82

Fuel Oil

1.3%81

No Fuel

0.4%26

Other

0.2%14

Coal

0.2%12

Wood

0.1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,063

Mean Household Incomei

$65,257

Per Capita Incomei

$34,221

Poverty Ratei

15.9%

Unemploymenti

6.8%

Labor Forcei

5,952

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

577

Residentsi

974

Avg. Tenant Renti

$389/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

35 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing262 homes86% occupied$389/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers171 homes78% occupied$417/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8141 homes81% occupied$355/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC4 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,063/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

83.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

13.4%

Low income$25K–$39K/yr

2.9%

Who Receives This Housing

74.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

42.2% of subsidized households are minority

27.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

674(6.7% of civilian adults)