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South Kensington

Maryland · 8,829 residents · 2.093 sq mi
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South Kensington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $177,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% 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 $783,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,829
+12%since 2000
from 7,887 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,218 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 3,768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+5%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024South Kensington
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$177,946
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,048 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,522
+64%since 2000
from $44,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$783,600
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,692
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
7.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+57%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(7,007)
Black2.3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(385)
Asian2.8%(222)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(1,851)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(6,805)
Black3.5%(305)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(714)
Asian5%(442)
Other6.2%(544)
Diversity Score48.7%(4,296)
Diversity Score
49
+107%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−97.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Kensington, Maryland?

South Kensington, Maryland has about 8,829 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Kensington, Maryland earns about $177,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Kensington, Maryland expensive?

In South Kensington, Maryland, the median home is worth about $783,600, and the typical rent is about $2,692 a month.

How educated are people in South Kensington, Maryland?

About 78.1% of adults age 25 and over in South Kensington, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Kensington, Maryland?

About 5.0% of people in South Kensington, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Kensington, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, South Kensington, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 52 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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