Kensal, ND Demographics

A map of Kensal's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	211	137	90.6%	93.8%
Multiracial	18	8	7.7%	5.5%
Native American/Other	4	1	1.7%	0.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Kensal, North Dakota has an estimated population of 233, a dramatic increase from the 146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kensal, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kensal has become considerably 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 Kensal, that probability was 11.6% in 2020 and 17.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kensal is ranked the 165th 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). Kensal was ranked the 201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kensal's White Population

211 residents of Kensal, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kensal is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Kensal ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's White population has grown by an estimated 54.0%. White residents' share of Kensal's population has decreased from 93.8% to 90.6%.

Kensal is less White than neighboring Courtenay (100% White), Pingree (100% White), Glenfield (92.1% White), Buchanan (100% White), and Grace City (98.4% White).

Kensal's Black Population

0 residents of Kensal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kensal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Kensal ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Kensal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kensal's Asian Population

0 residents of Kensal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kensal is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Kensal ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Kensal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kensal's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Kensal, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kensal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kensal ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Kensal's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Kensal is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenfield (3.2% Hispanic).

Kensal's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Kensal, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kensal is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Kensal ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kensal's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.7%.

Kensal is more Native American/Other than neighboring Courtenay (0% Native American/Other), Pingree (0% Native American/Other), Buchanan (0% Native American/Other), and Grace City (0% Native American/Other). Kensal is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenfield (4.8% Native American/Other).

Kensal's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Kensal, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kensal is slightly higher than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Kensal ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensal's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kensal's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.7%.

Kensal is more Multiracial than neighboring Courtenay (0% Multiracial), Pingree (0% Multiracial), Glenfield (0% Multiracial), Buchanan (0% Multiracial), and Grace City (1.6% 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.