South Kensington, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County
4.6
/5.0
A+
Excellent
8,057
Population
3,855/sq mi density
$193,793
Median Income
$86,841 per capita
$905,000
Home Value
$793,313 Zillow
$3,141
Median Rent
42.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$193,793 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$905,000 home value, $3,141/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
82.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,057
Census 2023
Population Density
3,855
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.4 km²)
Median Age
44.2 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.9%
Black
4.3%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian
5.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.5%
Spanish
14.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
10.4%
Veterans
4.2%
30% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.7%
9% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.3%
97% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.469
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,057 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,855 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.3% |
| Female | 51.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
Language
| English Only | 84.5% |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 99.7% |
| Uninsured | 0.3% |
| Broadband Access | 92.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.469 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |