Bladensburg, MD Demographics

A map of Bladensburg's Population by Race

Bladensburg, Maryland had a population of 9,657 in 2020. It was 3.0% White, 53.5% Black, 1.3% Asian, 39.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Bladensburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is the 140th 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).

Bladensburg's White Population

294 residents of Bladensburg identify as White, or 3.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Bladensburg considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is ranked #516 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Bladensburg is less White than neighboring Edmonston (11.1% White), Cheverly (31.3% White), Colmar Manor (6.2% White), Riverdale Park (16.4% White), and Cottage City (11.9% White).

Bladensburg's Black Population

5,166 residents of Bladensburg identify as Black, or 53.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Bladensburg considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Bladensburg is more Black than neighboring Edmonston (23.9% Black), Cheverly (46.5% Black), Colmar Manor (24.5% Black), Riverdale Park (20.5% Black), and Cottage City (34.4% Black).

Bladensburg's Asian Population

124 residents of Bladensburg identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Bladensburg slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is ranked #293 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Bladensburg is more Asian than neighboring Edmonston (0.6% Asian). Bladensburg is less Asian than neighboring Cheverly (2.3% Asian), Colmar Manor (8.9% Asian), Riverdale Park (4.8% Asian), and Cottage City (5.2% Asian).

Bladensburg's Hispanic Population

3,812 residents of Bladensburg identify as Hispanic, or 39.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Bladensburg considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Bladensburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheverly (14.2% Hispanic). Bladensburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Edmonston (59.4% Hispanic), Colmar Manor (58.2% Hispanic), Riverdale Park (55.1% Hispanic), and Cottage City (44% Hispanic).

Bladensburg's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Bladensburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Bladensburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Bladensburg is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Bladensburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cheverly (0.6% Native American/Other). Bladensburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmonston (1.3% Native American/Other), Colmar Manor (1.1% Native American/Other), Riverdale Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cottage City (1.4% Native American/Other).

Bladensburg's Multiracial Population

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

Bladensburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Colmar Manor (1.1% Multiracial). Bladensburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Edmonston (3.6% Multiracial), Cheverly (5.1% Multiracial), Riverdale Park (2.4% Multiracial), and Cottage City (3.1% Multiracial).

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