Kendall West, FL Demographics

A map of Kendall West's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	32,381	32,960	90.2%	90.2%
White	2,129	2,224	5.9%	6.1%
Asian	514	420	1.4%	1.1%
Multiracial	397	331	1.1%	0.9%
Black	365	463	1.0%	1.3%
Native American/Other	126	138	0.4%	0.4%

Kendall West, Florida has an estimated population of 35,912, a slight decrease from the 36,536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% Hispanic, 5.9% White, 1.4% Asian, 1.1% Multiracial, 1.0% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kendall West, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kendall West is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 West, that probability was 18.2% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kendall West is ranked the 119th 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 West was ranked the 114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kendall West's White Population

2,129 residents of Kendall West, or 5.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kendall West is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Kendall West ranks 918th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Kendall West is less White than neighboring Kendale Lakes (9.7% White), The Hammocks (11.8% White), The Crossings (22% White), Tamiami (6.1% White), and Westwood Lakes (11.5% White).

Kendall West's Black Population

365 residents of Kendall West, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kendall West is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Kendall West ranks 747th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.2%. Black residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Kendall West is more Black than neighboring Kendale Lakes (0.6% Black), Tamiami (0.2% Black), and Westwood Lakes (0.3% Black). Kendall West is less Black than neighboring The Hammocks (4.1% Black), and The Crossings (2% Black).

Kendall West's Asian Population

514 residents of Kendall West, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kendall West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Kendall West ranks 538th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Kendall West is more Asian than neighboring Tamiami (0.6% Asian), and Westwood Lakes (0.5% Asian). Kendall West is less Asian than neighboring Kendale Lakes (1.5% Asian), The Hammocks (2% Asian), and The Crossings (2% Asian).

Kendall West's Hispanic Population

32,381 residents of Kendall West, or 90.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kendall West is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kendall West ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.2%.

Kendall West is more Hispanic than neighboring Kendale Lakes (87.9% Hispanic), The Hammocks (79.4% Hispanic), The Crossings (71.7% Hispanic), and Westwood Lakes (87.6% Hispanic). Kendall West is less Hispanic than neighboring Tamiami (92.4% Hispanic).

Kendall West's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Kendall West, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kendall West is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kendall West ranks 818th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kendall West is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kendale Lakes (0.1% Native American/Other), The Crossings (0.3% Native American/Other), Tamiami (0.2% Native American/Other), and Westwood Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Kendall West is less Native American/Other than neighboring The Hammocks (0.9% Native American/Other).

Kendall West's Multiracial Population

397 residents of Kendall West, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kendall West is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kendall West ranks 920th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kendall West's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Kendall West's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kendall West is more Multiracial than neighboring Kendale Lakes (0.1% Multiracial), Tamiami (0.5% Multiracial), and Westwood Lakes (0.1% Multiracial). Kendall West is less Multiracial than neighboring The Hammocks (1.8% Multiracial), and The Crossings (2% 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.