North Kensington, MD Demographics

A map of North Kensington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,588	4,439	51.2%	46.7%
Hispanic	2,474	2,432	27.6%	25.6%
Black	898	1,065	10.0%	11.2%
Asian	508	949	5.7%	10.0%
Multiracial	400	491	4.5%	5.2%
Native American/Other	86	121	1.0%	1.3%

North Kensington, Maryland has an estimated population of 8,954, a decrease from the 9,497 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.2% White, 27.6% Hispanic, 10.0% Black, 5.7% Asian, 4.5% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Kensington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 North Kensington, that probability was 69.1% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Kensington is ranked the 152nd 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). North Kensington was ranked the 143rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Kensington's White Population

4,588 residents of North Kensington, or 51.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Kensington is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North Kensington ranks 394th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of North Kensington's population has increased from 46.7% to 51.2%.

North Kensington is more White than neighboring Wheaton (21.4% White). North Kensington is less White than neighboring Kensington (65.2% White), South Kensington (77.2% White), Garrett Park (82% White), and Chevy Chase View (79.3% White).

North Kensington's Black Population

898 residents of North Kensington, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Kensington is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North Kensington ranks 234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. Black residents' share of North Kensington's population has decreased from 11.2% to 10.0%.

North Kensington is more Black than neighboring Kensington (5.5% Black), South Kensington (4.6% Black), Garrett Park (0.3% Black), and Chevy Chase View (5.2% Black). North Kensington is less Black than neighboring Wheaton (19% Black).

North Kensington's Asian Population

508 residents of North Kensington, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North Kensington ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.5%. Asian residents' share of North Kensington's population has decreased from 10.0% to 5.7%.

North Kensington is more Asian than neighboring Chevy Chase View (1.5% Asian). North Kensington is less Asian than neighboring Kensington (14.2% Asian), Wheaton (10% Asian), South Kensington (5.9% Asian), and Garrett Park (7.7% Asian).

North Kensington's Hispanic Population

2,474 residents of North Kensington, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Kensington is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Kensington ranks 37th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North Kensington's population has increased from 25.6% to 27.6%.

North Kensington is more Hispanic than neighboring Kensington (12.4% Hispanic), South Kensington (4.4% Hispanic), Garrett Park (5.3% Hispanic), and Chevy Chase View (10.1% Hispanic). North Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (44.7% Hispanic).

North Kensington's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of North Kensington, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Kensington ranks 45th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Kensington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

North Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other), and Chevy Chase View (0% Native American/Other). North Kensington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wheaton (1.8% Native American/Other), and South Kensington (1.7% Native American/Other).

North Kensington's Multiracial Population

400 residents of North Kensington, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Kensington ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Kensington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of North Kensington's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.5%.

North Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring Kensington (2.2% Multiracial), Wheaton (3.1% Multiracial), Garrett Park (3.8% Multiracial), and Chevy Chase View (4% Multiracial). North Kensington is less Multiracial than neighboring South Kensington (6.2% 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.