Burtonsville, MD Demographics

A map of Burtonsville's Population by Race

Burtonsville, Maryland had a population of 9,498 in 2020. It was 20.7% White, 42.8% Black, 19.3% Asian, 12.4% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burtonsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is the 142nd 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).

Burtonsville's White Population

1,963 residents of Burtonsville identify as White, or 20.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Burtonsville considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #458 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more White than neighboring Fairland (12.9% White), and Konterra (17.4% White). Burtonsville is less White than neighboring Fulton (48.1% White), West Laurel (51.8% White), and Spencerville (40.9% White).

Burtonsville's Black Population

4,062 residents of Burtonsville identify as Black, or 42.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burtonsville larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #85 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more Black than neighboring Fulton (13.7% Black), West Laurel (18% Black), and Spencerville (18.4% Black). Burtonsville is less Black than neighboring Fairland (56.7% Black), and Konterra (50.1% Black).

Burtonsville's Asian Population

1,833 residents of Burtonsville identify as Asian, or 19.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burtonsville larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more Asian than neighboring Fairland (11.5% Asian), West Laurel (7.1% Asian), Spencerville (15.5% Asian), and Konterra (15.4% Asian). Burtonsville is less Asian than neighboring Fulton (25.7% Asian).

Burtonsville's Hispanic Population

1,181 residents of Burtonsville identify as Hispanic, or 12.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burtonsville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (4.8% Hispanic). Burtonsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairland (14.5% Hispanic), West Laurel (16.6% Hispanic), Spencerville (18.9% Hispanic), and Konterra (12.6% Hispanic).

Burtonsville's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Burtonsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burtonsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (0.9% Native American/Other), West Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Konterra (0.9% Native American/Other). Burtonsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spencerville (1.9% Native American/Other).

Burtonsville's Multiracial Population

362 residents of Burtonsville identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burtonsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Burtonsville is ranked #313 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burtonsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairland (3.5% Multiracial), and Konterra (3.6% Multiracial). Burtonsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (6.7% Multiracial), West Laurel (5.9% Multiracial), and Spencerville (4.4% Multiracial).

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