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North Kensington

Maryland · 9,497 residents · 1.495 sq mi
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North Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,614. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,497
+6%since 2000
from 8,940 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,353 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 5,980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+3%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024North Kensington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,614
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,144 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,793
+87%since 2000
from $28,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,470
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $888 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(4,439)
Black11.2%(1,065)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(2,432)
Asian10%(949)
Other5.6%(532)
Diversity Score85.6%(8,131)
Diversity Score
86
+21%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
24.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Kensington, Maryland?

North Kensington, Maryland has about 9,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Kensington, Maryland earns about $109,614 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 $458,100, and the typical rent is about $1,470 a month.

How educated are people in North Kensington, Maryland?

About 60.7% 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 3.4% 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 890 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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