North Kensington, MD Demographics

A map of North Kensington's Population by Race

North Kensington, Maryland had a population of 9,497 in 2020. It was 46.7% White, 11.2% Black, 10.0% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is the 143rd 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).

North Kensington's White Population

4,439 residents of North Kensington identify as White, or 46.7%. This makes the White share of the population of North Kensington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #394 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more White than neighboring Wheaton (21% White). North Kensington is less White than neighboring Kensington (66.1% White), South Kensington (77.1% White), Garrett Park (82.1% White), and Chevy Chase View (83.9% White).

North Kensington's Black Population

1,065 residents of North Kensington identify as Black, or 11.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of North Kensington less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #232 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more Black than neighboring Kensington (6.7% Black), South Kensington (3.5% Black), Garrett Park (0.9% Black), and Chevy Chase View (1.8% Black). North Kensington is less Black than neighboring Wheaton (18.1% Black).

North Kensington's Asian Population

949 residents of North Kensington identify as Asian, or 10.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North Kensington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #54 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more Asian than neighboring Kensington (6.7% Asian), South Kensington (5% Asian), Garrett Park (4.7% Asian), and Chevy Chase View (2.3% Asian). North Kensington is less Asian than neighboring Wheaton (11.4% Asian).

North Kensington's Hispanic Population

2,432 residents of North Kensington identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North Kensington larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #37 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (15.3% Hispanic), South Kensington (8.1% Hispanic), Garrett Park (6.9% Hispanic), and Chevy Chase View (7.4% Hispanic). North Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (45% Hispanic).

North Kensington's Native American/Other Population

121 residents of North Kensington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of North Kensington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.5% Native American/Other), Wheaton (1.1% Native American/Other), South Kensington (0.5% Native American/Other), Garrett Park (0.4% Native American/Other), and Chevy Chase View (1.1% Native American/Other).

North Kensington's Multiracial Population

491 residents of North Kensington identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North Kensington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North Kensington is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (4.8% Multiracial), Wheaton (3.3% Multiracial), Garrett Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Chevy Chase View (3.6% Multiracial). North Kensington is less Multiracial than neighboring South Kensington (5.8% Multiracial).

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