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 $154,468 with a poverty rate of 3.04%. The median age in North Kensington is 42.9 years: 39.7 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 | 5,304 | 62.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,146 | 13.53% |
| Other race | 823 | 9.71% |
| Black or African American | 690 | 8.14% |
| Asian | 462 | 5.45% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.2% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,494 | 2.37 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 1,731 | 2.99 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Non Family | 1,253 | 1.24 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Female | 388 | 3.21 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Male | 122 | 2.49 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 173 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 344 | 5.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,031 | 32.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,874 | 29.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,055 | 16.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 666 | 10.55% |
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 | 3,723 | 3,638 | 2,653 |
| Hispanic | 1,410 | 1,255 | 607 |
| 2+ Races | 749 | 710 | 461 |
| Other Race | 606 | 574 | 226 |
| Asian | 448 | 364 | 222 |
| Black | 439 | 417 | 197 |
| Native American | 31 | 15 | 15 |
| Islander | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 71.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,250 | $77,448 | $47,194 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,556 | $104,438 | $112,679 |
| High School Graduate | $37,684 | $0 | $38,900 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,455 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $71,250 | $70,938 | $71,552 |
| Some College | $57,067 | $56,218 | $61,528 |
$71,250
Average Earnings
$70,938
Average Male
$71,552
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.08% of North Kensington residents speak only English, while 33.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,781 | 107 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 451 | 62 | 13.75% |
| Other | 816 | 49 | 6% |
| Black | 650 | 26 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,975 | 24 | 1.22% |
| Multiple | 1,138 | 8 | 0.7% |
3.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.22%
Male Poverty Rate
2.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Kensington is Asian, with 13.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Kensington is Multiple, with 0.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.21% |
| Some College | 3.43% |
| High School | 3.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.12% |
| Male Employed | 1.36% |
| Female Employed | 0.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,821 | $177,008 |
| Households | $122,838 | $154,468 |
| Married Families | $165,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,662 | $111,301 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
425
Number of Veterans
386
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 110 |
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 8.02% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 4.71% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 4.56% |
| Black | 33 | 6.53% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.56% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
23.04%
Born in North Kensington
77.4%
Native Born
22.6%
Foreign Born
8.01%
Non Citizen
14.59%
Naturalized
77.4% of North Kensington residents were born in the United States, with 23.04% having been born in Maryland. 8.01% 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% |