Kensington, CA Demographics

A map of Kensington's Population by Race

Kensington, California had a population of 5,428 in 2020. It was 68.0% White, 1.8% Black, 13.3% Asian, 7.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 8.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is the 640th 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).

Kensington's White Population

3,690 residents of Kensington identify as White, or 68.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Kensington considerably larger than the White share of the population of California (34.7% White). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #614 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is more White than neighboring El Cerrito (44.2% White), Berkeley (50.2% White), East Richmond Heights (52.6% White), Albany (44.1% White), and El Sobrante (31.4% White).

Kensington's Black Population

96 residents of Kensington identify as Black, or 1.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of California (5.4% Black). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #463 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is less Black than neighboring El Cerrito (5.3% Black), Berkeley (7.6% Black), East Richmond Heights (8.9% Black), Albany (3.4% Black), and El Sobrante (11.4% Black).

Kensington's Asian Population

723 residents of Kensington identify as Asian, or 13.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of California (15.1% Asian). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #218 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is less Asian than neighboring El Cerrito (29.7% Asian), Berkeley (19.9% Asian), Albany (30.3% Asian), and El Sobrante (18.5% Asian).

Kensington's Hispanic Population

391 residents of Kensington identify as Hispanic, or 7.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kensington considerably less than the Hispanic share of the population of California (39.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #1424 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring El Cerrito (11.8% Hispanic), Berkeley (13.7% Hispanic), East Richmond Heights (14.8% Hispanic), Albany (13.1% Hispanic), and El Sobrante (29.9% Hispanic).

Kensington's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Kensington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of California (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #965 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is less Native American/Other than neighboring El Cerrito (1.5% Native American/Other), Berkeley (1.3% Native American/Other), East Richmond Heights (1.6% Native American/Other), and El Sobrante (2.4% Native American/Other).

Kensington's Multiracial Population

476 residents of Kensington identify as Multiracial, or 8.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kensington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of California (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 1,611 places in California, Kensington is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring El Cerrito (7.5% Multiracial), Berkeley (7.3% Multiracial), Albany (8.1% Multiracial), and El Sobrante (6.4% Multiracial).

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