Kenel, SD Demographics

A map of Kenel's Population by Race

Kenel, South Dakota had a population of 130 in 2020. It was 1.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 95.4% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kenel, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is the 278th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Kenel's White Population

2 residents of Kenel identify as White, or 1.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Kenel considerably less than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #456 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is less White than neighboring Pollock (92.4% White), Fort Yates (5.1% White), Mobridge (68.4% White), and McLaughlin (22.3% White).

Kenel's Black Population

0 residents of Kenel identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kenel roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #183 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is less Black than neighboring Wakpala (0.4% Black), Mobridge (0.2% Black), and McLaughlin (0.4% Black).

Kenel's Asian Population

0 residents of Kenel identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kenel roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #176 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is less Asian than neighboring Pollock (0.9% Asian), Mobridge (0.2% Asian), and McLaughlin (1.4% Asian).

Kenel's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Kenel identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kenel roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #289 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakpala (0.4% Hispanic), Fort Yates (0% Hispanic), and McLaughlin (1.2% Hispanic). Kenel is less Hispanic than neighboring Pollock (1.8% Hispanic), and Mobridge (2.1% Hispanic).

Kenel's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Kenel identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 95.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kenel considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pollock (2.7% Native American/Other), Wakpala (94% Native American/Other), Fort Yates (91.5% Native American/Other), Mobridge (22.6% Native American/Other), and McLaughlin (69.4% Native American/Other).

Kenel's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Kenel identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kenel roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Kenel is ranked #337 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kenel is less Multiracial than neighboring Pollock (2.2% Multiracial), Wakpala (3.7% Multiracial), Fort Yates (3.4% Multiracial), Mobridge (6.7% Multiracial), and McLaughlin (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.