Demographics & People — New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,072 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,900 |
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| Median Age | 48.6 |
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| Total Households | 6,069 |
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| Family Households | 3,132 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,920 |
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| Black or African American | 1,516 |
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| Asian | 71 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 188 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,921 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,559 |
| Italian | 1,955 |
| Irish | 1,947 |
| Polish | 1,708 |
| Other groups | 1,632 |
| English | 874 |
| Slovak | 539 |
| Ukrainian | 331 |
| American | 280 |
Language
| English Only | 11,113 |
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| Spanish | 106 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,400 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 766 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,910 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
