South Kensington, MD Demographics
A map of South Kensington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,805 | 77.1% |
Hispanic | 714 | 8.1% |
Multiracial | 515 | 5.8% |
Asian | 442 | 5.0% |
Black | 305 | 3.5% |
Native American/Other | 48 | 0.5% |
South Kensington, Maryland had a population of 8,829 in 2020. It was 77.1% White, 3.5% Black, 5.0% Asian, 8.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is the 155th 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).
South Kensington's White Population
6,805 residents of South Kensington identify as White, or 77.1%. This makes the White share of the population of South Kensington considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is ranked #256 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more White than neighboring Kensington (66.1% White), North Chevy Chase (72.9% White), and North Kensington (46.7% White). South Kensington is less White than neighboring Chevy Chase View (83.9% White), and Garrett Park (82.1% White).
South Kensington's Black Population
305 residents of South Kensington identify as Black, or 3.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Kensington considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is ranked #348 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more Black than neighboring Chevy Chase View (1.8% Black), and Garrett Park (0.9% Black). South Kensington is less Black than neighboring Kensington (6.7% Black), North Chevy Chase (5.6% Black), and North Kensington (11.2% Black).
South Kensington's Asian Population
442 residents of South Kensington identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Kensington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more Asian than neighboring Chevy Chase View (2.3% Asian), and Garrett Park (4.7% Asian). South Kensington is less Asian than neighboring Kensington (6.7% Asian), North Chevy Chase (7.6% Asian), and North Kensington (10% Asian).
South Kensington's Hispanic Population
714 residents of South Kensington identify as Hispanic, or 8.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Kensington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is ranked #169 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more Hispanic than neighboring Chevy Chase View (7.4% Hispanic), North Chevy Chase (7.8% Hispanic), and Garrett Park (6.9% Hispanic). South Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (15.3% Hispanic), and North Kensington (25.6% Hispanic).
South Kensington's Native American/Other Population
48 residents of South Kensington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South 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, South Kensington is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Chevy Chase (0.4% Native American/Other), and Garrett Park (0.4% Native American/Other). South Kensington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase View (1.1% Native American/Other), and North Kensington (1.3% Native American/Other).
South Kensington's Multiracial Population
515 residents of South Kensington identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Kensington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, South Kensington is ranked #97 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
South Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring Chevy Chase View (3.6% Multiracial), Kensington (4.8% Multiracial), North Chevy Chase (5.7% Multiracial), North Kensington (5.2% Multiracial), and Garrett Park (4.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.