Kensington, MD Demographics

A map of Kensington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,545	1,402	65.2%	66.1%
Asian	337	142	14.2%	6.7%
Hispanic	294	324	12.4%	15.3%
Black	130	143	5.5%	6.7%
Multiracial	53	101	2.2%	4.8%
Native American/Other	10	10	0.4%	0.5%

Kensington, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,369, a large increase from the 2,122 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.2% White, 14.2% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 5.5% Black, 2.2% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kensington has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kensington, that probability was 52.9% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kensington is ranked the 269th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 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). Kensington was ranked the 274th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kensington's White Population

1,545 residents of Kensington, or 65.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kensington is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Kensington ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of Kensington's population has decreased from 66.1% to 65.2%.

Kensington is more White than neighboring North Kensington (51.2% White). Kensington is less White than neighboring South Kensington (77.2% White), Chevy Chase View (79.3% White), Garrett Park (82% White), and North Chevy Chase (77.2% White).

Kensington's Black Population

130 residents of Kensington, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kensington is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Kensington ranks 280th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Kensington's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.5%.

Kensington is more Black than neighboring South Kensington (4.6% Black), Chevy Chase View (5.2% Black), and Garrett Park (0.3% Black). Kensington is less Black than neighboring North Kensington (10% Black), and North Chevy Chase (9.4% Black).

Kensington's Asian Population

337 residents of Kensington, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kensington is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Kensington ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.3%. Asian residents' share of Kensington's population has increased from 6.7% to 14.2%.

Kensington is more Asian than neighboring South Kensington (5.9% Asian), Chevy Chase View (1.5% Asian), North Kensington (5.7% Asian), Garrett Park (7.7% Asian), and North Chevy Chase (2.3% Asian).

Kensington's Hispanic Population

294 residents of Kensington, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Kensington ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Kensington's population has decreased from 15.3% to 12.4%.

Kensington is more Hispanic than neighboring South Kensington (4.4% Hispanic), Chevy Chase View (10.1% Hispanic), Garrett Park (5.3% Hispanic), and North Chevy Chase (5.4% Hispanic). Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring North Kensington (27.6% Hispanic).

Kensington's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Kensington, 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 Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Kensington ranks 386th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Kensington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase View (0% Native American/Other), and North Chevy Chase (0% Native American/Other). Kensington is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Kensington (1.7% Native American/Other), North Kensington (1% Native American/Other), and Garrett Park (1% Native American/Other).

Kensington's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Kensington, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kensington is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Kensington ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kensington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kensington's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.2%.

Kensington is less Multiracial than neighboring South Kensington (6.2% Multiracial), Chevy Chase View (4% Multiracial), North Kensington (4.5% Multiracial), Garrett Park (3.8% Multiracial), and North Chevy Chase (5.8% 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.