Kensington, Maryland
Kensington: town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States.
About
Kensington is a town located in the county of Anne Arundel in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,213 and a population density of 1,785 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,448 inhabitants.
The town was created 132 years ago in 1893.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| Population | 2,448 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Postal code | 20895 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301, 240 |
| Area | 1.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0832,-76.5800 |
| Altitude | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 12:00:03 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 1,975 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.62% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Kensington is located at 39°4'59"N 76°34'48"W (39.0831700, -76.5799600). It has 2 neighbors: Bethesda and South Kensington.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kensington increased by 10.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,213 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,239 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,262 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,277 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,291 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,304 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,314 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,327 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,327 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,329 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,448 | 5.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Kensington
1Washington D.C. Temple
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895, United States View details
Phone: +13015880650 | Website available
2Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895, United States View details
Phone: +13015870144 | Website available
3Ken-Gar Palisades Park
4140 Wexford Dr, Kensington, MD 20895, United States View details
Phone: +13014952595 | Website available
4Capitol View-Homewood Park
2929 Edgewood Rd, Kensington, MD 20895, United States View details
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5Newport Mill Park
11201 Newport Mill Rd, Kensington, MD 20895, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Kensington
1Kensington Town Office
3710 Mitchell St, Kensington, MD 20895 View details
Phone: +13019492424 | Website available
People born in Kensington (8)
People born in Kensington, including politician Horace Seely-Brown, Jr., business executive Jeffrey Zients, soccer player Ethan White, .
More notable people
- Kevin Plank (American entrepreneur and philanthropist) he was born in 13/08/1972
- Mitchell Jamieson (American artist (1915-1976)) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Philip Terzian (American journalist) he was born in 05/07/1950
- Bryant Crawford (American basketball player (1997-)) he was born in 21/03/1997
- Jeb Patton (American composer) he was born in 17/08/1974
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kensington, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161767 | Anne Arundel Community College | Arnold (MD) | 21012-1895 |
Nearby Transit Stations (29)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWI | BWI Rail Station | 7 Amtrak Way | RAIL |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Severna Park Post Office | Severna Park (MD) | 21146 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Kensington, Connecticut district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London. with a population of 8,459 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. with a population of 2,330 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,090 people.
Other cities in Anne Arundel County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anne Arundel County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | 67,639 | Census designated place in Maryland |
| Annapolis | 39,524 | City in and county seat of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, and Maryland federated state capital city |
| Severna Park | 37,634 | Locale in Anne Arundel County, Maryland |
| Odenton | 37,132 | Census designated place |
| Crofton | 27,348 | Census place in Maryland, USA |
| Lake Shore | 19,477 | City in Cass County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Green Haven | 19,326 | Neighborhood of Pasadena, Maryland, United States |
| Ferndale | 16,746 | Town in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States |
| Maryland City | 16,093 | Census designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States |
| Parole | 15,922 | Provisional release from prison, with certain conditions such as probation in some states |
| Linthicum | 10,324 | Census designated place |
| Londontowne | 8,018 | Unincorporated area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States |
| Shady Side | 5,803 | Census designated place |
| Pumphrey | 5,322 | Census designated place |
| Robinwood | 5,024 | Census designated place |
| Deale | 4,945 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Kensington distances to largest Maryland cities