South Kensington, Maryland facts for kids
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South Kensington, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,829 |
| • Density | 4,218.35/sq mi (1,628.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 24-73600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390320 |
South Kensington is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is not an official town but is recognized as a special area by the government. In 2020, about 8,829 people lived there.
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Exploring South Kensington's Location
South Kensington is a special kind of area called a census-designated place. This means its borders are not officially set like a city or town. However, the United States Census Bureau and the United States Geological Survey recognize it for counting people and mapping.
Area and Size
The total area of South Kensington is about 2.1 square miles (5.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population in South Kensington
The number of people living in South Kensington has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown or shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 10,289 | — | |
| 1980 | 9,344 | −9.2% | |
| 1990 | 8,777 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,877 | −10.3% | |
| 2010 | 8,462 | 7.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,829 | 4.3% | |
| source: 2010–2020 |
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Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 7,887 people living in South Kensington. Most people were White (92.08%). There were also African American (2.42%), Asian (2.83%), and other groups. About 4.88% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
There were 3,061 households, which are groups of people living together. Many were married couples with families. About 33.2% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.52 people.
Age and Income
The people in South Kensington have different ages. About 24.1% were under 18 years old. The median age was 42 years. This means half the people were older than 42 and half were younger.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $102,048 per year. For families, it was $111,753. Only a small number of people, about 1.5%, lived below the poverty line.
