Arnold, MD Demographics

A map of Arnold's Population by Race

Arnold, Maryland had a population of 24,064 in 2020. It was 80.4% White, 4.6% Black, 3.2% Asian, 5.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arnold, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is the 62nd 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).

Arnold's White Population

19,338 residents of Arnold identify as White, or 80.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Arnold considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #232 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more White than neighboring Naval Academy (70.5% White), and Annapolis (49.4% White). Arnold is less White than neighboring Cape St. Claire (80.5% White), Lake Shore (85.4% White), and Herald Harbor (85.5% White).

Arnold's Black Population

1,117 residents of Arnold identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arnold considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #328 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more Black than neighboring Cape St. Claire (4% Black), Lake Shore (3.5% Black), and Herald Harbor (1.5% Black). Arnold is less Black than neighboring Naval Academy (5.4% Black), and Annapolis (21.4% Black).

Arnold's Asian Population

773 residents of Arnold identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arnold roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more Asian than neighboring Cape St. Claire (2.6% Asian), Lake Shore (1.6% Asian), Annapolis (2.5% Asian), and Herald Harbor (1.7% Asian). Arnold is less Asian than neighboring Naval Academy (4.5% Asian).

Arnold's Hispanic Population

1,386 residents of Arnold identify as Hispanic, or 5.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arnold slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #240 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Shore (3.9% Hispanic), and Herald Harbor (3.6% Hispanic). Arnold is less Hispanic than neighboring Cape St. Claire (6.2% Hispanic), Naval Academy (14.6% Hispanic), and Annapolis (22.9% Hispanic).

Arnold's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Arnold 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 Arnold roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more Native American/Other than neighboring Annapolis (0.5% Native American/Other). Arnold is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cape St. Claire (0.7% Native American/Other), Naval Academy (1.2% Native American/Other), Lake Shore (0.7% Native American/Other), and Herald Harbor (0.9% Native American/Other).

Arnold's Multiracial Population

1,301 residents of Arnold identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arnold roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Arnold is ranked #126 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arnold is more Multiracial than neighboring Naval Academy (3.7% Multiracial), Lake Shore (5% Multiracial), and Annapolis (3.3% Multiracial). Arnold is less Multiracial than neighboring Cape St. Claire (6% Multiracial), and Herald Harbor (6.9% Multiracial).

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