The map below shows majority race by area in South Kensington, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on South Kensington racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in South Kensington overall is white, making up 80.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 6.0%. There are more white people in the central areas of the city. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
South Kensington, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.9% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
3.7% |
Asian |
4.0% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.0% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
South Kensington, MD Population |
|---|---|
White |
80.9% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
3.7% |
Asian |
4.0% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
6.0% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Kensington, MD
The map below shows diversity in South Kensington. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
South Kensington Diversity Score
90
With a diversity score of 90 out of 100, South Kensington is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within South Kensington's proper boundaries is to the southwest of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of South Kensington.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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