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Kensington

Maryland · 2,652 residents (2025 est.) · 0.503 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,284. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $943,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,369
+26%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,710 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 3,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,652 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,284
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,716 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,780
+119%since 2000
from $35,919 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+1%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$943,500
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,076
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+70%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,629)
Black2.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(87)
Asian2.9%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(1,545)
Black5.5%(130)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(294)
Asian14.2%(337)
Other2.7%(63)
Diversity Score66.9%(1,585)
Diversity Score
67
+178%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
43.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.4%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Maryland?

Kensington, Maryland has about 2,369 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Maryland?

The typical household in Kensington, Maryland earns about $152,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kensington, Maryland expensive?

In Kensington, Maryland, the median home is worth about $943,500, and the typical rent is about $2,076 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Maryland?

About 75.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kensington, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kensington, Maryland?

About 6.3% of people in Kensington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kensington, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Kensington, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 656 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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