Kenmore, WA Demographics

A map of Kenmore's Population by Race

Kenmore, Washington has an estimated population of 23,741, a less than 1% change from the 23,914 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% White, 16.2% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kenmore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kenmore has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kenmore, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kenmore is ranked the 55th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Kenmore was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kenmore's White Population

14,880 residents of Kenmore, or 62.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kenmore is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kenmore ranks 475th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Kenmore's population has decreased from 65.2% to 62.7%.

Kenmore is more White than neighboring Bothell West (55.3% White), and Alderwood Manor (54.3% White). Kenmore is less White than neighboring Lake Forest Park (68.3% White), Brier (71% White), and Bothell (64.4% White).

Kenmore's Black Population

673 residents of Kenmore, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kenmore is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kenmore ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's Black population has grown by an estimated 33.0%. Black residents' share of Kenmore's population has increased from 2.1% to 2.8%.

Kenmore is more Black than neighboring Bothell (0.8% Black). Kenmore is less Black than neighboring Lake Forest Park (5.2% Black), Brier (6.8% Black), Bothell West (2.9% Black), and Alderwood Manor (9.1% Black).

Kenmore's Asian Population

3,856 residents of Kenmore, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kenmore is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kenmore ranks 41st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Asian residents' share of Kenmore's population has increased from 14.9% to 16.2%.

Kenmore is more Asian than neighboring Lake Forest Park (11.2% Asian), and Brier (10.6% Asian). Kenmore is less Asian than neighboring Bothell (19.1% Asian), Bothell West (24.3% Asian), and Alderwood Manor (20% Asian).

Kenmore's Hispanic Population

2,315 residents of Kenmore, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kenmore is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kenmore ranks 261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Kenmore's population has increased from 9.1% to 9.8%.

Kenmore is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Forest Park (5.9% Hispanic), Brier (3% Hispanic), Bothell (8.4% Hispanic), and Alderwood Manor (8.3% Hispanic). Kenmore is less Hispanic than neighboring Bothell West (10.1% Hispanic).

Kenmore's Native American/Other Population

223 residents of Kenmore, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kenmore is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kenmore ranks 452nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kenmore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Kenmore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bothell West (0.8% Native American/Other). Kenmore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Forest Park (1.7% Native American/Other), Brier (3.4% Native American/Other), and Alderwood Manor (1.1% Native American/Other).

Kenmore's Multiracial Population

1,794 residents of Kenmore, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kenmore is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kenmore ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kenmore's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Kenmore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Kenmore is more Multiracial than neighboring Brier (5% Multiracial), Bothell (6.4% Multiracial), Bothell West (6.6% Multiracial), and Alderwood Manor (7.2% Multiracial). Kenmore is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Forest Park (7.7% 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.