City safety & data profile

New KensingtonPA

New Kensington, PA is a 13K-resident city in Westmoreland County with a median household income of $49,063.

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for New Kensington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. New Kensington has a population larger than 17% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $142,000.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 83%
By size
$49,063
Median income
$142,000
Median home
16%
Poverty rate

The read on New Kensington

New Kensington posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities

Where New Kensington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,063 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. PA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading New Kensington, PA beyond the headline numbers

New Kensington sits inside Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, at roughly 40.57°N, -79.76°W. Population 12,713, $49,063 median household income. Median home value $142,000, median rent $751. Poverty rate 16%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: New Kensington's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.4%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for New Kensington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
12,713
New Kensington
Median Income
$49,063
-28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$142,000
-38% vs avg
Median Age
48.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Westmoreland County) - New Kensington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
353K-3%
Median Income
$74,109+46%
Median Home Value
$203,500+52%
Poverty Rate
10.3%+1%
Unemployment
4.8%-30%

Economics

Economics indicators for New Kensington, PA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$751/mo
Poverty Rate
16% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.5%
Work From Home 16.5%
Public Transit 1.6%

Population

White 83.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 2 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of New Kensington, PA? ▼
New Kensington, PA has a population of 12,713 people, located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the median household income in New Kensington? ▼
The median household income in New Kensington, PA is $49,063 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16%.
What is the median home value in New Kensington? ▼
The median home value in New Kensington, PA is $142,000. Median rent is $751/month.
What are the top health concerns in New Kensington? ▼
The top health indicators in New Kensington include Short Sleep Duration (42.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in New Kensington? ▼
The median age in New Kensington, PA is 48.6 years. 22.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

New Kensington, PA is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 13K and a $49,063 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the New Kensington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using New Kensington's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Westmoreland County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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