New Kensington city, Pennsylvania
New Kensington city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
New Kensington city is a geographic entity located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 11,759. The land area covers 3.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 11,759 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,220 | ±261 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,066 | ±323 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,220 | ±261 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 846 | ±211 |
| Median Home Value | $142,000 | ±$6,967 |
| Median Gross Rent | $751 | ±$94 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,063 | ±$4,644 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,221 | ±$2,878 |
| Poverty Rate | 16% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,907 | ±411 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,548 | ±438 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,877 (2024)
ID: 174155
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY CLERK
301 11TH ST, STE 1, NEW KENSINGTON PA 15068-6179
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GUS Population: 350,935 (2024)
ID: 212195
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
2 N MAIN ST, STE 107, GREENSBURG PA 15601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School New Kensington | PK-KG | New Kensington, PA | |
| Career and Technical School New Kensington | 09-12 | New Kensington, PA | |
| Regular School New Kensington | 07-12 | New Kensington, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Allison Park, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cheswick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Homestead, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
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College | 3.3 mi away | 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA, 15068-1765 |
7243345466
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PEOPLES LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 880 BARNES ST, NEW KENSINGTON, PA, 15068 |
(724) 339-1021
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Citizens School of Nursing
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College | 2.4 mi away | 539 Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Tarentum, PA, 15084 |
7243375090
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LOWER BURRELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 3052 WACHTER AVENUE, LOWER BURRELL, PA, 15068 |
(724) 339-1565
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UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
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College | 8.0 mi away | 221 Seventh Street, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-3250 |
4127844980
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SPRINGDALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 331 SCHOOL ST, SPRINGDALE, PA, 15144 |
(724) 274-9729
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Institute of Medical Careers
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College | 8.3 mi away | 133 Jefferson Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15235-3718 |
8557730758
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COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF ALLEGHENY VALLEY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 1522 BROADVIEW BLVD., NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA, 15065 |
(724) 226-3491
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Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
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College Vocational | 9.7 mi away | The Plaza, 320 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA, 15146-2229 |
8009204593
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OAKMONT CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 700 ALLEGHENY RIVER BLVD, OAKMONT, PA, 15139 |
(412) 828-9532
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NATRONA LOCK 4, PA US, located 3.4 miles from New Kensington city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5° | 20.5° | 28.5° | 3.12" | — |
| February | 40.0° | 21.0° | 30.5° | 2.79" | — |
| March | 49.5° | 27.1° | 38.3° | 3.27" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 38.3° | 50.4° | 3.58" | — |
| May | 71.9° | 50.0° | 61.0° | 3.90" | — |
| June | 79.6° | 58.9° | 69.3° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.4° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 4.26" | — |
| August | 82.3° | 61.7° | 72.0° | 3.55" | — |
| September | 76.1° | 54.6° | 65.4° | 3.99" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 43.2° | 53.6° | 3.09" | — |
| November | 51.9° | 32.6° | 42.3° | 3.09" | — |
| December | 41.0° | 25.7° | 33.4° | 3.26" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kensington city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Arnold city | City | 0.8 mi | — |
| Lower Burrell city | City | 2.0 mi | — |
| Tarentum borough | Borough | 2.4 mi | — |
| Brackenridge borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Springdale borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212953736. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.