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Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore, city, in King County, Washington. Kenmore had 24,249 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,914 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,741 (±70). GEOID 5335170.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,249
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,914 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,741 ±70
Median household income
$139,764
±$15,442 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$920,800
±$28,824 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,949
±$121 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Kenmore and what county is it in?
Kenmore is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 6.2 square miles of land, 3,886 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kenmore is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kenmore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,249 people lived in Kenmore on July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 23,914 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,741 (±70).
| Measure | Kenmore | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,741 ±70 | 2,287,171 | +1,017 |
| Households | 9,396 ±417 | 941,054 | +538 |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.11 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,761 ±436 | 1,003,284 | +610 |
Kenmore's population since 2000
From 18,678 in 2000 to 24,249 in 2025: up 29.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kenmore as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kenmore?
The median resident of Kenmore is 39.1 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 16.2%. 21.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kenmore | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±2.7 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±1.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.4 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 52.1% ±2.0 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% ±2.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.7% ±4.5 pts | 52.9% | −10.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 16.2% ±3.2 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.9% ±3.0 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.8% ±3.6 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±2.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.4% ±1.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 61.8% ±3.6 pts | 56.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.1% ±3.3 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±2.8 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kenmore earn?
Half of Kenmore's 9,396 households earn less than $139,764 a year (±$15,442), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $135,142 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kenmore | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $139,764 ±$15,442 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $183,391 ±$13,489 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $74,324 ±$5,513 | $74,100 | +$8,920 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7% ±1.4 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.9 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0% ±2.0 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kenmore?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Kenmore's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $920,800 by its owner (±$28,824). The median renter pays $1,949 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kenmore | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $920,800 ±$28,824 | $859,900 | +$215,735 |
| Median gross rent | $1,949 ±$121 | $2,092 | +$185 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8% ±7.7 pts | 37.5% | +14.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,383 ±$183 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3% ±3.6 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.7% ±3.6 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 9,761 ±436 | 1,003,284 | +610 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±3.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±2.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±2.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kenmore building?
Builders took permits for 114 new housing units in Kenmore in 2025 (61 in single-family houses), 4.7 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kenmore work and get to work?
52.7% of Kenmore's workers drive alone and 33.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Kenmore | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±2.6 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 52.7% ±3.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.5% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.2% ±3.8 pts | 29.2% | +24.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±1.6 | 27.6 min | −6.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kenmore?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Kenmore, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,649 (Tract 217.02) to $186,641 (Tract 221.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 216King County | 5,774 | $142,040 |
| Tract 221.01King County | 5,070 | $174,891 |
| Tract 221.02King County | 6,641 | $186,641 |
| Tract 217.01King County | 4,818 | $183,424 |
| Tract 217.02King County | 4,876 | $73,649 |
| Tract 215King County | 4,613 | $198,980 |
| Tract 223King County | 2,699 | $204,844 |
| Tract 213King County | 4,310 | $132,292 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kenmore) · Census block assignment files
How does Kenmore compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kenmore is the 1,653rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 48th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Kenmore ranks 66th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 48th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 134th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th | 394 |
| Median household income | 66th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 39th | 393 |
| Median home value | 30th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 102nd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 225th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 382 |
| Median age | 206th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 227th | 388 |
| Work from home | 28th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 156th | 394 |
Kenmore's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Kenmore with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kenmore?
7 of the 57 figures for Kenmore on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kenmore are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kenmore.