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Kensington

Maryland · 2,213 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,558. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $674,800. Households here earn about 25% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,213
+18%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,400 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 3,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Kensington
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,558
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,716 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,464
+46%since 2000
from $35,919 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$674,800
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $925 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
46.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.6
+109%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,739)
Black6%(132)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(142)
Asian5.7%(126)
Other3.1%(68)
Diversity Score45.9%(1,016)
Diversity Score
46
+91%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
73.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kensington, Maryland?

Kensington, Maryland has about 2,213 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kensington, Maryland?

The typical household in Kensington, Maryland earns about $88,558 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 $674,800, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Kensington, Maryland?

About 65.6% 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 8.2% 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 500 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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