North Kensington, Maryland facts for kids
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North Kensington, Maryland
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Location of North Kensington, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.50 sq mi (3.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,497 |
| • Density | 6,352.51/sq mi (2,451.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-56712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2389571 |
North Kensington is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It's not a city with its own government. Instead, it's a special area that the government counts for population. In 2020, about 9,497 people lived there.
Where is North Kensington?
North Kensington is a place without official borders, like a city or town. But the United States Census Bureau and the United States Geological Survey still keep track of it. They call it a 'census-designated place.' This means it's an area where people live that the government counts for population information.
The area of North Kensington is about 1.5 square miles (3.88 square kilometers). That's all land, with very little water.
This community is mostly a place where people live. It is located near Connecticut Avenue, southeast of Veirs Mill Road, and north of University Boulevard. Students in this area go to Montgomery County public schools. These include Newport Mill Middle School, Albert Einstein High School, and Rockview Elementary School.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 9,039 | — | |
| 1990 | 8,607 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,940 | 3.9% | |
| 2010 | 9,514 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 9,497 | −0.2% | |
| source: 2010–2020 |
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The United States Census Bureau counts the number of people living in different areas every ten years. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing.
In 2000, there were 8,940 people living in North Kensington. They lived in 3,527 homes. About 2,197 of these were families. The population density was about 5,799 people per square mile. This means many people live close together.
People from many different backgrounds live in North Kensington. In 2000, about 67% of the people were White, 13.3% were African American, and 8.6% were Asian. About 15% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes in North Kensington have families. In 2000, about 25.8% of homes had children under 18. About 47.8% were married couples. The average home had 2.47 people, and the average family had 3.07 people.
The age of people living in North Kensington varies. In 2000, about 21% of the people were under 18. About 16.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 39 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was about $65,144 per year. For families, it was about $75,554. About 6.3% of all people in North Kensington were living below the poverty line. This means they might need extra help to meet their basic needs.
See also
In Spanish: North Kensington (Maryland) para niños
