Arbutus, MD Demographics

A map of Arbutus's Population by Race

Arbutus, Maryland had a population of 21,655 in 2020. It was 63.1% White, 11.9% Black, 14.3% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arbutus, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is the 65th 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).

Arbutus's White Population

13,657 residents of Arbutus identify as White, or 63.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Arbutus larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #329 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is more White than neighboring Lansdowne (45.5% White), Baltimore Highlands (44% White), and Elkridge (36% White). Arbutus is less White than neighboring Linthicum (77.6% White), and Catonsville (65.2% White).

Arbutus's Black Population

2,569 residents of Arbutus identify as Black, or 11.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arbutus less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #227 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is more Black than neighboring Linthicum (6.2% Black). Arbutus is less Black than neighboring Lansdowne (23.3% Black), Catonsville (14.8% Black), Baltimore Highlands (20% Black), and Elkridge (27.1% Black).

Arbutus's Asian Population

3,093 residents of Arbutus identify as Asian, or 14.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arbutus slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is more Asian than neighboring Lansdowne (4.1% Asian), Linthicum (5.3% Asian), Catonsville (9.2% Asian), and Baltimore Highlands (3.9% Asian). Arbutus is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (20.7% Asian).

Arbutus's Hispanic Population

1,057 residents of Arbutus identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arbutus slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #279 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansdowne (20.8% Hispanic), Linthicum (5.5% Hispanic), Catonsville (5.2% Hispanic), Baltimore Highlands (25.8% Hispanic), and Elkridge (9.6% Hispanic).

Arbutus's Native American/Other Population

126 residents of Arbutus identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arbutus roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansdowne (1% Native American/Other), Linthicum (1% Native American/Other), Catonsville (0.7% Native American/Other), Baltimore Highlands (1% Native American/Other), and Elkridge (1% Native American/Other).

Arbutus's Multiracial Population

1,153 residents of Arbutus identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arbutus roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arbutus is ranked #134 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arbutus is more Multiracial than neighboring Linthicum (4.4% Multiracial), Catonsville (4.8% Multiracial), and Baltimore Highlands (5.2% Multiracial). Arbutus is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkridge (5.6% Multiracial).

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