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Kenmore

Washington · 24,249 residents (2025 est.) · 6.154 sq mi
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Kenmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $139,764. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $920,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,741
+27%since 2000
from 18,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,858 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 3,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$139,764
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,756 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,324
+135%since 2000
from $31,692 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+12%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$920,800
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,949
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+70%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(15,822)
Black1.4%(253)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(655)
Asian7.1%(1,333)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(5,271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(14,880)
Black2.8%(673)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,315)
Asian16.2%(3,856)
Other8.5%(2,017)
Diversity Score70.4%(16,715)
Diversity Score
70
+149%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.8%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenmore, Washington?

Kenmore, Washington has about 23,741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenmore, Washington?

The typical household in Kenmore, Washington earns about $139,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenmore, Washington expensive?

In Kenmore, Washington, the median home is worth about $920,800, and the typical rent is about $1,949 a month.

How educated are people in Kenmore, Washington?

About 61.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kenmore, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kenmore, Washington?

About 5.7% of people in Kenmore, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kenmore, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kenmore, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,824 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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