Crofton, MD Demographics

A map of Crofton's Population by Race

Crofton, Maryland had a population of 29,641 in 2020. It was 64.3% White, 14.8% Black, 6.7% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Crofton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is the 44th 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).

Crofton's White Population

19,063 residents of Crofton identify as White, or 64.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Crofton larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is ranked #324 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Crofton is more White than neighboring Odenton (51.3% White), and Bowie (27.7% White). Crofton is less White than neighboring Gambrills (69% White), Crownsville (67.5% White), and Arden on the Severn (87.1% White).

Crofton's Black Population

4,382 residents of Crofton identify as Black, or 14.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Crofton less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is ranked #200 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Crofton is more Black than neighboring Gambrills (11.3% Black), Crownsville (6.4% Black), and Arden on the Severn (2% Black). Crofton is less Black than neighboring Odenton (26.9% Black), and Bowie (52.9% Black).

Crofton's Asian Population

1,992 residents of Crofton identify as Asian, or 6.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Crofton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is ranked #83 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Crofton is more Asian than neighboring Odenton (5.9% Asian), Gambrills (6.4% Asian), Bowie (4.5% Asian), Crownsville (1.6% Asian), and Arden on the Severn (1.2% Asian).

Crofton's Hispanic Population

2,176 residents of Crofton identify as Hispanic, or 7.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Crofton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is ranked #195 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Crofton is more Hispanic than neighboring Gambrills (6.6% Hispanic), and Arden on the Severn (4.6% Hispanic). Crofton is less Hispanic than neighboring Odenton (8.1% Hispanic), Bowie (9% Hispanic), and Crownsville (16.9% Hispanic).

Crofton's Native American/Other Population

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

Crofton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arden on the Severn (0.3% Native American/Other). Crofton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Odenton (1% Native American/Other), Bowie (0.9% Native American/Other), and Crownsville (1% Native American/Other).

Crofton's Multiracial Population

1,831 residents of Crofton identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Crofton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Crofton is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Crofton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gambrills (6% Multiracial), Bowie (5.1% Multiracial), and Arden on the Severn (4.8% Multiracial). Crofton is less Multiracial than neighboring Odenton (6.7% Multiracial), and Crownsville (6.5% Multiracial).

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