Kendall, FL Demographics

A map of Kendall's Population by Race

Kendall, Florida has an estimated population of 79,562, a less than 1% change from the 80,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% Hispanic, 23.1% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 3.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kendall, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kendall has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kendall, that probability was 44.9% in 2020 and 49.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kendall is ranked the 45th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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). Kendall was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kendall's White Population

18,363 residents of Kendall, or 23.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kendall is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Kendall ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Kendall's population has increased from 20.9% to 23.1%.

Kendall is more White than neighboring Sunset (13% White), Richmond Heights (3.8% White), The Crossings (22% White), and Palmetto Estates (5.8% White). Kendall is less White than neighboring Pinecrest (40.5% White).

Kendall's Black Population

2,465 residents of Kendall, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kendall is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Kendall ranks 601st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Black residents' share of Kendall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Kendall is more Black than neighboring Sunset (0.4% Black), The Crossings (2% Black), and Pinecrest (1.8% Black). Kendall is less Black than neighboring Richmond Heights (36% Black), and Palmetto Estates (32.3% Black).

Kendall's Asian Population

1,937 residents of Kendall, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kendall is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kendall ranks 224th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Kendall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Kendall is more Asian than neighboring Sunset (1.6% Asian), Richmond Heights (1% Asian), The Crossings (2% Asian), and Palmetto Estates (1.2% Asian). Kendall is less Asian than neighboring Pinecrest (3.8% Asian).

Kendall's Hispanic Population

53,609 residents of Kendall, or 67.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kendall is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kendall ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kendall's population has decreased from 71.1% to 67.4%.

Kendall is more Hispanic than neighboring Richmond Heights (56.5% Hispanic), Palmetto Estates (57.9% Hispanic), and Pinecrest (48.7% Hispanic). Kendall is less Hispanic than neighboring Sunset (83.2% Hispanic), and The Crossings (71.7% Hispanic).

Kendall's Native American/Other Population

532 residents of Kendall, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kendall is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kendall ranks 709th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 28.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kendall's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Kendall is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunset (0.2% Native American/Other), Richmond Heights (0.1% Native American/Other), The Crossings (0.3% Native American/Other), and Pinecrest (0.4% Native American/Other). Kendall is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmetto Estates (1.2% Native American/Other).

Kendall's Multiracial Population

2,656 residents of Kendall, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kendall is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kendall ranks 814th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kendall's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.3%.

Kendall is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunset (1.6% Multiracial), Richmond Heights (2.6% Multiracial), The Crossings (2% Multiracial), and Palmetto Estates (1.6% Multiracial). Kendall is less Multiracial than neighboring Pinecrest (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.