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Kenmore

Washington · 20,460 residents · 6.154 sq mi
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Kenmore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,658. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $415,800. Households here earn about 41% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,460
+10%since 2000
from 18,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,325 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,035 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K12K16K21K25K1990201020202024Kenmore
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,658
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,756 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,254
+21%since 2000
from $31,692 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$415,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $836 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+33%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(15,586)
Black1.6%(325)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,439)
Asian10.4%(2,138)
Other5.2%(1,058)
Diversity Score50.7%(10,380)
Diversity Score
51
+80%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenmore, Washington?

Kenmore, Washington has about 20,460 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kenmore, Washington?

The typical household in Kenmore, Washington earns about $80,658 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 $415,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Kenmore, Washington?

About 46.6% 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 9.2% 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 11,543 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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