Kensington is a town located in Montgomery County Maryland. Kensington has a 2024 population of 2,102. Kensington is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,126 in 2020.
The average household income in Kensington is $226,658 with a poverty rate of 6.58%. The median age in Kensington is 41.1 years: 41.4 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kensington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,523 | 67.75% |
| Asian | 309 | 13.75% |
| Two or more races | 176 | 7.83% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 5.34% |
| Other race | 114 | 5.07% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 828 | 2.71 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 440 | 3.67 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 317 | 1.36 | 21.5 | 78.5 |
| Female | 58 | 2.88 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
| Male | 13 | 2.77 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 1.59% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 3.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 414 | 28.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 689 | 47.48% |
| High School Graduate | 167 | 11.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 100 | 6.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 918 | 906 | 746 |
| Asian | 252 | 252 | 211 |
| Hispanic | 168 | 158 | 95 |
| Black | 78 | 70 | 27 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 40 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $100,417 | $130,833 | $78,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $145,938 | $181,434 | $99,167 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $46,667 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $91,550 | $139,306 | $71,000 |
| Some College | $37,000 | $45,833 | $36,000 |
$91,550
Average Earnings
$139,306
Average Male
$71,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.54% of Kensington residents speak only English, while 28.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 313 | 69 | 22.04% |
| Other | 114 | 62 | 54.39% |
| Asian | 309 | 29 | 9.39% |
| Black | 120 | 26 | 21.67% |
| White | 1,419 | 24 | 1.69% |
6.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.09%
Male Poverty Rate
5.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kensington is Other, with 54.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kensington is White, with 1.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.94% |
| Some College | 15.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.92% |
| Female Employed | 2.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $231,042 | $292,758 |
| Households | $149,698 | $226,658 |
| Married Families | $247,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,531 | $118,627 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
57.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
68
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 5.91% |
| Black | 6 | 5.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.02%
Born in Kensington
76.96%
Native Born
23.04%
Foreign Born
13.39%
Non Citizen
9.65%
Naturalized
76.96% of Kensington residents were born in the United States, with 20.02% having been born in Maryland. 13.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,072 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 2,078 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 2,084 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 2,090 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 2,096 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 2,102 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 2,108 | 6 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,102 | -8 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 2,110 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 2,126 | -328 | -13.37% |
| 2019 | 2,454 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 2,452 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,453 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 2,439 | 10 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,429 | 14 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 2,415 | 16 | 0.67% |
| 2013 | 2,399 | 13 | 0.54% |
| 2012 | 2,386 | 28 | 1.19% |
| 2011 | 2,358 | 34 | 1.46% |
| 2010 | 2,324 | 0 | 0% |