Kensington, New Hampshire
The public library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
The public library, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Official seal of Kensington, New Hampshire
Seal
Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire.
Location in Rockingham County and the state of New Hampshire.
Coordinates: 42°55′37″N 70°56′38″W / 42.92694°N 70.94389°W / 42.92694; -70.94389
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyRockingham
Incorporated1737
Government
 • Board of Selectmen
  • Joe Pace, Chair
  • Bob Solomon
  • Bob Gustafson
 • Town AdministratorKathleen T. Felch
Area
[1]
 • Total11.98 sq mi (31.03 km2)
 • Land11.97 sq mi (30.99 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)  0.12%
Elevation
115 ft (35 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,095
 • Density175/sq mi (67.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03833
Area code603
FIPS code33-39780
GNIS feature ID0873636
Websitewww.town.kensington.nh.us

Kensington is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,095 at the 2020 census.[2]

History

Once a parish of Hampton, Kensington was incorporated in 1737 by New Hampshire governor Jonathan Belcher. Of the 27 towns granted by Governor Belcher, only three were given names, one of which was Kensington, named for Baron Kensington, owner of Kensington Palace in London.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.0 square miles (31.0 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2) are water, comprising 0.12% of the town.[1] Kensington is home to 16 named hills of glacial drumlin origin; the highest, Indian Ground Hill, located on the town's border with South Hampton, is 305 feet (93 m) above sea level. The majority of Kensington lies within the Piscataqua River watershed, via the Exeter River. The southeast portion of town drains to Hampton Harbor via the Taylor and Hampton Falls rivers, and the southwest corner of the town drains to the Merrimack River.[4]

Adjacent municipalities

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1790800—
1800776−3.0%
18107810.6%
1820709−9.2%
18307171.1%
1840647−9.8%
18507008.2%
1860672−4.0%
1870642−4.5%
1880614−4.4%
1890547−10.9%
1900524−4.2%
1910417−20.4%
1920383−8.2%
193043814.4%
19404584.6%
195054218.3%
196070830.6%
19701,04447.5%
19801,32226.6%
19901,63123.4%
20001,89316.1%
20102,12412.2%
20202,095−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 1,893 people, 657 households, and 532 families residing in the town. The population density was 158.4 inhabitants per square mile (61.2/km2). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 56.2 per square mile (21.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.11% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.63% Asian, and 0.74% from two or more races.

There were 657 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.9% were non-families. 13.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $67,344, and the median income for a family was $72,679. Males had a median income of $56,023 versus $35,278 for females. The per capita income for the town was $29,265. About 3.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Sites of interest

References

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  1. 1 2 "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Kensington town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire". Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  3. ↑ Heald, Bruce D. (November 1, 2003). Main Street, New Hampshire. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4396-2900-0.
  4. ↑ Foster, Debra H.; Batorfalvy, Tatianna N.; Medalie, Laura (1995). Water Use in New Hampshire: An Activities Guide for Teachers. U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. Geological Survey.
  5. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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