Kettering is a CDP located in Prince George's County Maryland. Kettering has a 2024 population of 14,054. Kettering is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 5.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,302 in 2020.
The average household income in Kettering is $139,950 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in Kettering is 49.3 years: 42.1 years for males, and 53.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kettering was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,695 | 84.34% |
| Two or more races | 1,223 | 8.82% |
| White | 686 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 101 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,870 | 2.34 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 2,537 | 1.19 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 1,977 | 3.37 | 95 | 5 |
| Female | 1,056 | 3.16 | 76 | 24 |
| Male | 300 | 2.48 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 2.97% |
| Associates Degree | 861 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,141 | 19.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,315 | 21.3% |
| High School Graduate | 2,075 | 19.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 3,028 | 27.86% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,345 | 9,075 | 3,570 |
| White | 679 | 614 | 508 |
| 2+ Races | 609 | 503 | 255 |
| Hispanic | 387 | 258 | 79 |
| Asian | 153 | 153 | 70 |
| Other Race | 75 | 75 | 53 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 74.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,202 | $75,689 | $53,421 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,912 | $121,275 | $99,515 |
| High School Graduate | $48,266 | $43,393 | $53,492 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,097 | $0 | $25,313 |
| Overall | $67,102 | $68,422 | $66,553 |
| Some College | $58,534 | $53,250 | $64,611 |
$67,102
Average Earnings
$68,422
Average Male
$66,553
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.89% of Kettering residents speak only English, while 14.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 7.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,519 | 680 | 5.9% |
| Multiple | 1,223 | 66 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic | 690 | 59 | 8.55% |
| White | 670 | 28 | 4.18% |
| Other | 101 | 19 | 18.81% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.19%
Male Poverty Rate
4.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kettering is Other, with 18.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kettering is White, with 4.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.61% |
| Some College | 6.51% |
| High School | 5.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.58% |
| Female Employed | 2.94% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $137,694 | $162,940 |
| Households | $124,036 | $139,950 |
| Married Families | $154,276 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $95,231 | $107,854 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,130
Number of Veterans
1,016
Male Veterans
114
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 359 |
| First Gulf War | 327 |
| Vietnam | 281 |
| Korea | 178 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 261 |
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 35 to 54 | 245 |
| 55 to 64 | 190 |
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 879 | 9.02% |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 16.23% |
| White | 93 | 13.56% |
| Other Race | 29 | 28.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
7%
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
21.64%
Born in Kettering
83.15%
Native Born
16.85%
Foreign Born
5.09%
Non Citizen
11.76%
Naturalized
83.15% of Kettering residents were born in the United States, with 21.64% having been born in Maryland. 5.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,054 | 91 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 13,963 | 90 | 0.65% |
| 2022 | 13,873 | -51 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 13,924 | 622 | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 13,302 | -225 | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 13,527 | -110 | -0.81% |
| 2018 | 13,637 | 355 | 2.67% |
| 2017 | 13,282 | 322 | 2.48% |
| 2016 | 12,960 | -235 | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 13,195 | -136 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 13,331 | 226 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 13,105 | -25 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 13,130 | 109 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 13,021 | 231 | 1.81% |
| 2010 | 12,790 | 0 | 0% |