North Kensington is a CDP located in Montgomery County Maryland. North Kensington has a 2024 population of 8,300. North Kensington is currently declining at a rate of -1.03% annually and its population has decreased by -6.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,879 in 2020.
The average household income in North Kensington is $151,245 with a poverty rate of 3.8%. The median age in North Kensington is 43.2 years: 41.3 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Kensington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,024 | 55.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,444 | 16.08% |
| Black or African American | 1,009 | 11.24% |
| Other race | 1,007 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 471 | 5.24% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,559 | 2.47 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 1,717 | 3.16 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,331 | 1.33 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Female | 396 | 3.25 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Male | 115 | 2.63 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 1.75% |
| Associates Degree | 390 | 5.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,052 | 30.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,841 | 27.5% |
| High School Graduate | 1,231 | 18.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 4.26% |
| Some College | 778 | 11.62% |
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 | 3,495 | 3,404 | 2,519 |
| Hispanic | 1,744 | 1,560 | 727 |
| 2+ Races | 959 | 897 | 547 |
| Other Race | 840 | 764 | 361 |
| Black | 735 | 709 | 198 |
| Asian | 422 | 317 | 225 |
| Native American | 25 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 72.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,792 | $74,605 | $49,573 |
| Graduate Degree | $114,583 | $108,897 | $120,208 |
| High School Graduate | $40,427 | $51,875 | $36,369 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,833 | $57,955 | $24,091 |
| Overall | $71,074 | $72,078 | $65,662 |
| Some College | $57,946 | $60,365 | $56,000 |
$71,074
Average Earnings
$72,078
Average Male
$65,662
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.26% of North Kensington residents speak only English, while 32.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 999 | 133 | 13.31% |
| Hispanic | 2,372 | 131 | 5.52% |
| Asian | 471 | 84 | 17.83% |
| White | 4,534 | 60 | 1.32% |
| Black | 959 | 25 | 2.61% |
| Multiple | 1,434 | 14 | 0.98% |
3.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.2%
Male Poverty Rate
3.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Kensington is Asian, with 17.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Kensington is Multiple, with 0.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.69% |
| High School | 9.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.11% |
| Some College | 1.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 31.03% |
| Male Employed | 4.15% |
| Female Employed | 0.21% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $143,438 | $180,438 |
| Households | $126,782 | $151,245 |
| Married Families | $164,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,044 | $98,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
379
Number of Veterans
345
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Vietnam | 72 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 58 |
| 75+ | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 242 | 6.07% |
| Black | 52 | 6.66% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 36 | 7.96% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
26.86%
Born in North Kensington
73.7%
Native Born
26.3%
Foreign Born
8.75%
Non Citizen
17.55%
Naturalized
73.7% of North Kensington residents were born in the United States, with 26.86% having been born in Maryland. 8.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,300 | -86 | -1.03% |
| 2023 | 8,386 | -87 | -1.03% |
| 2022 | 8,473 | -298 | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 8,771 | -108 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 8,879 | -157 | -1.74% |
| 2019 | 9,036 | -311 | -3.33% |
| 2018 | 9,347 | -509 | -5.16% |
| 2017 | 9,856 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 9,848 | 80 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 9,768 | -82 | -0.83% |
| 2014 | 9,850 | -173 | -1.73% |
| 2013 | 10,023 | -79 | -0.78% |
| 2012 | 10,102 | 178 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 9,924 | 410 | 4.31% |
| 2010 | 9,514 | 0 | 0% |