Demographics & People — South Kensington, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,057 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,400 |
| Median Age | 42.6 |
| Total Households | 2,836 |
| Family Households | 2,108 |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2703 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,356 |
| Black or African American | 344 |
| Asian | 449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 331 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,057 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,544 |
| Irish | 1,531 |
| English | 1,076 |
| German | 1,049 |
| Italian | 660 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 413 |
| Scottish | 360 |
| American | 344 |
| Polish | 296 |
Language
| English Only | 6,293 |
| Spanish | 247 |
| Population 5+ | 7,451 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 337 |
| Population 18+ | 5,948 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 40.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for South Kensington, Maryland.