How long is the commute from Kensington, KS?
Workers who live in Kensington, KS take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Kensington get to work
| Means of transportation | Kensington | Smith County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.1% (±7.1 points) | 77.3% | 75.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±4.9 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±3.1 points) | 3.9% | 11.8% | 15.1% |
In Kensington, the average commute is not measurably different from Smith County (14.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Kansas (19.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kensington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, Kensington ranks 7 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1269 of 1,415.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kensington
| Vehicles available | Kensington | Smith County | Kansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±5.1 points) | 3.9% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% (±6.8 points) | 23.3% | 30.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.8% (±11.0 points) | 36.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±8.2 points) | 36.4% | 26.7% | 21.9% |
In Kensington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Kansas (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kensington
| Kensington | Smith County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±3.1 points) | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 11.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.8 points) | 91.2% (±3.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±2.1 points) | 85.5% (±4.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kensington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Smith County (85.5%).
It is also higher than in Kansas (90.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kensington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | — | 13.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Cedar Township (Smith County) | 2.1 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Plum Township | 4.4 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Agra | 4.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Kirwin Township | 7.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lane Township (Smith County) | 7.2 mi | 56.3 minutes (±23.0) | Higher |
| Kirwin | 8.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey Township (Smith County) | 8.4 mi | 8.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harvey Township (Smith County), KS (8.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Plum Township, KS (17.8 minutes), Agra, KS (18.0 minutes), Lane Township (Smith County), KS (56.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lane Township (Smith County) | 56.3 minutes (±23.0) |
| 2 | Gaylord | 26.3 minutes (±13.1) |
| 3 | Houston Township | 26.2 minutes (±11.4) |
| 4 | Lincoln Township (Smith County) | 22.0 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Lebanon | 19.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 6 | Cedar Township (Smith County) | 14.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Kensington | 13.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Oak Township | 13.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Smith Center | 12.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Center Township (Smith County) | 11.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Harvey Township (Smith County) | 8.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kensington
How long is the average commute in Kensington?
Workers who live in Kensington, KS take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kensington without a car?
8.1% of households in Kensington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kensington?
3.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Kensington worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington city, Kansas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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