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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kensington

Maryland · 1,873 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,716. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $280,000. With a median age of 41.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,873
+9%since 1990
from 1,713 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,724 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 3,406 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.7
−2%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,716
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,681 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$35,919
+42%since 1990
from $25,369 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$280,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$925
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $670 in 1990
US average: $602
66.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
33.3% rent
3.6
−19%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,596)
Black3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(46)
Asian3.3%(56)
Diversity Score21.8%(373)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,629)
Black2.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(87)
Asian2.9%(55)
Diversity Score24%(450)
24
+10%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.8%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 49.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
28.6%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−32%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Maryland?

Kensington, Maryland has about 1,873 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Maryland?

The typical household in Kensington, Maryland earns about $76,716 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 $280,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Maryland?

About 58.8% 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 2.1% 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 160 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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