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Kensington, MD is a small town located in Montgomery County, with a population of 2,336 and a population density of 5,111 people per square mile. As compared to the US population of 329,725,481 and a population density of 93 people per square mile, it is clear that Kensington has an intimate community feel.
The local businesses are diverse and range from antique stores like Kensington Antiques & Collectibles to bakeries like Silver Moon Bakery to family owned restaurants like The Eatery at Town Center. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities for residents to enjoy such as hiking or biking the Capital Crescent Trail or visiting the nearby Strathmore Music Center. Other organizations in the area include the Kensington Historical Society and the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, both of which help support the community. Finally, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year including softball games at Albert Einstein High School and tennis tournaments at Fitzgerald Tennis Center.

The population in Kensington is 2,336. There are 4,877 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kensington is 41.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kensington is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Kensington
- 58.8% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 47.7% are married with children
- 6.9% have children, but are single
Race in Kensington

- 73.9% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 7.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 12.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleKensington, MarylandUnited States
  2,336.0329,725,481.0
  49.5%50.5%
  50.5%49.5%
  41.138.4
 
  2,212.0326,569,308.0
  2,324.0309,327,143.0
  1,873.0285,036,114.0
  1,713.0251,960,433.0
  30.7%15.6%
  42.9%30.8%
 
  4876.893.4
  0.4793531905.423
  0264836.791
 
  64.0%59.4%
  5.5%12.2%
  11.8%5.6%
  0.0%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  2.8%3.2%
  15.9%18.4%
 
  58.8%49.8%
  57.5%48.0%
  1.3%1.8%
  41.2%50.2%
  25.2%33.8%
  14.0%10.8%
  2.0%5.6%
 
  2.732.6
  856.0124,010,992.0
  553.080,755,759.0
  53.5%30.5%
  28.9%42.9%
  303.043,255,233.0
  11.9%15.8%
  5.6%10.8%
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Over 10 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Over 14 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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