Kenmare, ND Demographics

A map of Kenmare's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	898	877	89.6%	91.3%
Multiracial	46	22	4.6%	2.3%
Hispanic	25	33	2.5%	3.4%
Native American/Other	22	16	2.2%	1.7%
Asian	9	13	0.9%	1.4%
Black	2	0	0.2%	0.0%

Kenmare, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,002, an increase from the 961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenmare, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenmare has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenmare, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenmare is ranked the 56th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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). Kenmare was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenmare's White Population

898 residents of Kenmare, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenmare is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Kenmare ranks 211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's White population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. White residents' share of Kenmare's population has decreased from 91.3% to 89.6%.

Kenmare is more White than neighboring Bowbells (78.3% White). Kenmare is less White than neighboring Donnybrook (100% White), Tolley (100% White), Palermo (100% White), and Flaxton (100% White).

Kenmare's Black Population

2 residents of Kenmare, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenmare is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Kenmare ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Black residents' share of Kenmare's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Kenmare is more Black than neighboring Bowbells (0% Black), Donnybrook (0% Black), Tolley (0% Black), Palermo (0% Black), and Flaxton (0% Black).

Kenmare's Asian Population

9 residents of Kenmare, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenmare is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Kenmare ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Asian residents' share of Kenmare's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Kenmare is more Asian than neighboring Donnybrook (0% Asian), Tolley (0% Asian), Palermo (0% Asian), and Flaxton (0% Asian). Kenmare is less Asian than neighboring Bowbells (2% Asian).

Kenmare's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Kenmare, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenmare is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kenmare ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenmare's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Kenmare is more Hispanic than neighboring Bowbells (0% Hispanic), Donnybrook (0% Hispanic), Tolley (0% Hispanic), Palermo (0% Hispanic), and Flaxton (0% Hispanic).

Kenmare's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Kenmare, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenmare is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenmare ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenmare's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.2%.

Kenmare is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bowbells (1.4% Native American/Other), Donnybrook (0% Native American/Other), Tolley (0% Native American/Other), Palermo (0% Native American/Other), and Flaxton (0% Native American/Other).

Kenmare's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Kenmare, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenmare is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Kenmare ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmare's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 109.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Kenmare's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.6%.

Kenmare is more Multiracial than neighboring Donnybrook (0% Multiracial), Tolley (0% Multiracial), Palermo (0% Multiracial), and Flaxton (0% Multiracial). Kenmare is less Multiracial than neighboring Bowbells (18.3% 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.