Kensington is a city located in Douglas County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 286. The city is notable in Minnesota history for being the place where the famous, if questionable, Kensington Runestone was discovered. The stone tablet may indicate that Vikings had come to Minnesota in the 14th century. It is now at a museum in nearby Alexandria, Minnesota.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.7 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 286 people, 132 households, and 67 families residing in the city. The population density is 424.7/km˛ (1,093.9/mi˛). There are 148 housing units at an average density of 219.8/km˛ (566.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 97.55% White, 0.35% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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New Kensington is a city located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,701.
New Kensington was founded in 1891. In 1890, the Burrell Improvement Company considered the advantages of the level land south of its home in Lower Burrell, and deemed it a prime location for a city and named the area "Kensington" (later changed to "New Kensington" for postal purposes, because Pennsylvania already had another city with that name).
In an attempt to make New Kensington comparable to Pittsburgh, the streets were named with numbers. Avenues ran parallel to the river,
Kensington is a census-designated place located in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 8,541. Kensington lies in the town of Berlin.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.0 km˛ (5.4 mi˛). 13.6 km˛ (5.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.95% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,541 people, 3,307 households, and 2,374 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 626.9/km˛ (1,622.6/mi˛). There are 3,377 housing units at
Kensington is a city located in Smith County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 529.
Geography
Kensington is located at 39°45'58" North, 99°1'56" West (39.766110, -99.032308)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛). 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 529 people, 231 households, and 140 families residing in the city. The population density is 638.3/km˛ (1,652.0/mi˛). There are 264 housing units at an average density of 318.5/km˛ (824.5/mi˛).
Alexandria is a city located in Douglas County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,820; after a recent annexation the population is at least 10,020. It is the county seat of Douglas County6. The city has a museum housing the controversial Kensington Runestone, which is thought by some to indicate that Vikings had visited the area in the 14th century. Alexandria is located near Interstate 94 (twinned with U.S. Highway 52 in this part of the state), along Minnesota State Highway 27 and MN-29.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has
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