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North Kensington

Maryland · 9,514 residents · 1.495 sq mi
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North Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% 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 $407,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,514
+6%since 2000
from 8,940 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,364 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 5,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024North Kensington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,977
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,144 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,186
+26%since 2000
from $28,816 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,400
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,270
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+118%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(5,355)
Black13.1%(1,169)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(1,348)
Asian8.6%(772)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.7%(6,321)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(4,961)
Black11.9%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(2,100)
Asian10%(947)
Other2.7%(256)
Diversity Score80.8%(7,683)
Diversity Score
81
+14%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Kensington, Maryland?

North Kensington, Maryland has about 9,514 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Kensington, Maryland?

The typical household in North Kensington, Maryland earns about $70,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Kensington, Maryland expensive?

In North Kensington, Maryland, the median home is worth about $407,400, and the typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in North Kensington, Maryland?

About 47.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Kensington, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Kensington, Maryland?

About 9.5% of people in North Kensington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Kensington, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, North Kensington, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 907 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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