Kentfield, CA Demographics

A map of Kentfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,503	5,530	79.8%	81.2%
Hispanic	557	453	8.1%	6.7%
Asian	356	313	5.2%	4.6%
Multiracial	351	426	5.1%	6.3%
Native American/Other	78	53	1.1%	0.8%
Black	55	33	0.8%	0.5%

Kentfield, California has an estimated population of 6,900, a slight increase from the 6,808 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kentfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kentfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kentfield, that probability was 33.0% in 2020 and 35.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kentfield is ranked the 584th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Kentfield was ranked the 580th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kentfield's White Population

5,503 residents of Kentfield, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kentfield is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Kentfield ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kentfield's population has decreased from 81.2% to 79.8%.

Kentfield is more White than neighboring Larkspur (73.2% White), San Anselmo (74.2% White), and Corte Madera (70.2% White). Kentfield is less White than neighboring Ross (79.9% White), and Mill Valley (80.1% White).

Kentfield's Black Population

55 residents of Kentfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kentfield is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Kentfield ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Kentfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Kentfield is more Black than neighboring Larkspur (0.1% Black), and Mill Valley (0.7% Black). Kentfield is less Black than neighboring Ross (1.2% Black), San Anselmo (1.4% Black), and Corte Madera (1.5% Black).

Kentfield's Asian Population

356 residents of Kentfield, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kentfield is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Kentfield ranks 501st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Asian residents' share of Kentfield's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.2%.

Kentfield is more Asian than neighboring Ross (1.9% Asian). Kentfield is less Asian than neighboring Larkspur (6.7% Asian), San Anselmo (6.1% Asian), Mill Valley (8.3% Asian), and Corte Madera (6.8% Asian).

Kentfield's Hispanic Population

557 residents of Kentfield, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kentfield is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Kentfield ranks 1469th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Kentfield's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.1%.

Kentfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Ross (5.7% Hispanic), and Mill Valley (4.8% Hispanic). Kentfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Larkspur (8.8% Hispanic), San Anselmo (10.5% Hispanic), and Corte Madera (12.1% Hispanic).

Kentfield's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Kentfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kentfield is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Kentfield ranks 1237th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 47.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kentfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kentfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring San Anselmo (0.6% Native American/Other). Kentfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ross (1.2% Native American/Other), Larkspur (1.6% Native American/Other), Mill Valley (1.2% Native American/Other), and Corte Madera (2.3% Native American/Other).

Kentfield's Multiracial Population

351 residents of Kentfield, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kentfield is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Kentfield ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kentfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kentfield's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.1%.

Kentfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Mill Valley (4.9% Multiracial). Kentfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Ross (10.1% Multiracial), Larkspur (9.6% Multiracial), San Anselmo (7.3% Multiracial), and Corte Madera (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.