Adelphi, MD Demographics

A map of Adelphi's Population by Race

Adelphi, Maryland had a population of 16,823 in 2020. It was 9.3% White, 29.4% Black, 8.1% Asian, 50.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Adelphi, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is the 85th most populous. 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).

Adelphi's White Population

1,571 residents of Adelphi identify as White, or 9.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Adelphi considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #484 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more White than neighboring Langley Park (2.5% White), and Chillum (3.2% White). Adelphi is less White than neighboring Hillandale (25.4% White), College Park (47.8% White), and University Park (65.4% White).

Adelphi's Black Population

4,953 residents of Adelphi identify as Black, or 29.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Adelphi roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #122 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more Black than neighboring Langley Park (10.5% Black), Hillandale (24.2% Black), College Park (14.6% Black), and University Park (10.1% Black). Adelphi is less Black than neighboring Chillum (40.1% Black).

Adelphi's Asian Population

1,367 residents of Adelphi identify as Asian, or 8.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Adelphi roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more Asian than neighboring Langley Park (1.8% Asian), University Park (6.2% Asian), and Chillum (2.1% Asian). Adelphi is less Asian than neighboring Hillandale (11.3% Asian), and College Park (17.1% Asian).

Adelphi's Hispanic Population

8,463 residents of Adelphi identify as Hispanic, or 50.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Adelphi considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillandale (35.1% Hispanic), College Park (15.3% Hispanic), and University Park (11.7% Hispanic). Adelphi is less Hispanic than neighboring Langley Park (83.4% Hispanic), and Chillum (52.1% Hispanic).

Adelphi's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Adelphi identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Adelphi roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hillandale (0.6% Native American/Other), College Park (0.7% Native American/Other), University Park (0.7% Native American/Other), and Chillum (0.7% Native American/Other).

Adelphi's Multiracial Population

336 residents of Adelphi identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Adelphi roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Adelphi is ranked #488 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Adelphi is more Multiracial than neighboring Langley Park (1% Multiracial), and Chillum (1.9% Multiracial). Adelphi is less Multiracial than neighboring Hillandale (3.3% Multiracial), College Park (4.4% Multiracial), and University Park (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.