South Kensington, MD Demographics

A map of South Kensington's Population by Race

South Kensington, Maryland has an estimated population of 8,148, a decrease from the 8,829 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.2% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 5.9% Asian, 4.6% Black, 4.4% Hispanic, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Kensington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Kensington is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 South Kensington, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Kensington is ranked the 162nd 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). South Kensington was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Kensington's White Population

6,289 residents of South Kensington, or 77.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Kensington is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. South Kensington ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of South Kensington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.2%.

South Kensington is more White than neighboring Kensington (65.2% White), and North Kensington (51.2% White). South Kensington is less White than neighboring Chevy Chase View (79.3% White), and Garrett Park (82% White).

South Kensington's Black Population

374 residents of South Kensington, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Kensington is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. South Kensington ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Black residents' share of South Kensington's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.6%.

South Kensington is more Black than neighboring Garrett Park (0.3% Black). South Kensington is less Black than neighboring Chevy Chase View (5.2% Black), Kensington (5.5% Black), North Chevy Chase (9.4% Black), and North Kensington (10% Black).

South Kensington's Asian Population

482 residents of South Kensington, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. South Kensington ranks 117th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Asian residents' share of South Kensington's population has increased from 5.0% to 5.9%.

South Kensington is more Asian than neighboring Chevy Chase View (1.5% Asian), North Chevy Chase (2.3% Asian), and North Kensington (5.7% Asian). South Kensington is less Asian than neighboring Kensington (14.2% Asian), and Garrett Park (7.7% Asian).

South Kensington's Hispanic Population

362 residents of South Kensington, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Kensington is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. South Kensington ranks 171st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Hispanic residents' share of South Kensington's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.4%.

South Kensington is less Hispanic than neighboring Chevy Chase View (10.1% Hispanic), Kensington (12.4% Hispanic), North Chevy Chase (5.4% Hispanic), North Kensington (27.6% Hispanic), and Garrett Park (5.3% Hispanic).

South Kensington's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of South Kensington, 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 South Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. South Kensington ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 181.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Kensington's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.7%.

South Kensington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chevy Chase View (0% Native American/Other), Kensington (0.4% Native American/Other), North Chevy Chase (0% Native American/Other), North Kensington (1% Native American/Other), and Garrett Park (1% Native American/Other).

South Kensington's Multiracial Population

506 residents of South Kensington, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Kensington is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. South Kensington ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Kensington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of South Kensington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

South Kensington is more Multiracial than neighboring Chevy Chase View (4% Multiracial), Kensington (2.2% Multiracial), North Chevy Chase (5.8% Multiracial), North Kensington (4.5% Multiracial), and Garrett Park (3.8% 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.