Chillum, MD Demographics

A map of Chillum's Population by Race

Chillum, Maryland had a population of 36,039 in 2020. It was 3.2% White, 40.1% Black, 2.1% Asian, 52.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 1.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chillum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is the 29th 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).

Chillum's White Population

1,143 residents of Chillum identify as White, or 3.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Chillum considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #514 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is more White than neighboring Langley Park (2.5% White). Chillum is less White than neighboring Hyattsville (22% White), Takoma Park (41.8% White), Mount Rainier (15.3% White), and Brentwood (14.2% White).

Chillum's Black Population

14,451 residents of Chillum identify as Black, or 40.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chillum slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #91 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is more Black than neighboring Langley Park (10.5% Black), Hyattsville (30.9% Black), Takoma Park (31.4% Black), Mount Rainier (39.6% Black), and Brentwood (28.2% Black).

Chillum's Asian Population

745 residents of Chillum identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chillum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is more Asian than neighboring Langley Park (1.8% Asian). Chillum is less Asian than neighboring Hyattsville (3.6% Asian), Takoma Park (4.6% Asian), Mount Rainier (2.2% Asian), and Brentwood (2.2% Asian).

Chillum's Hispanic Population

18,766 residents of Chillum identify as Hispanic, or 52.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chillum considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is more Hispanic than neighboring Hyattsville (38.6% Hispanic), Takoma Park (15.7% Hispanic), Mount Rainier (38.4% Hispanic), and Brentwood (51.2% Hispanic). Chillum is less Hispanic than neighboring Langley Park (83.4% Hispanic).

Chillum's Native American/Other Population

264 residents of Chillum 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 Chillum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Langley Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Hyattsville (1.1% Native American/Other), Mount Rainier (0.8% Native American/Other), and Brentwood (1.2% Native American/Other).

Chillum's Multiracial Population

670 residents of Chillum identify as Multiracial, or 1.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chillum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Chillum is ranked #493 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Chillum is more Multiracial than neighboring Langley Park (1% Multiracial). Chillum is less Multiracial than neighboring Hyattsville (3.7% Multiracial), Takoma Park (5.8% Multiracial), Mount Rainier (3.7% Multiracial), and Brentwood (3% Multiracial).

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