Darnestown, MD Demographics

A map of Darnestown's Population by Race

Darnestown, Maryland had a population of 6,723 in 2020. It was 68.2% White, 4.9% Black, 14.4% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Darnestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is the 176th 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).

Darnestown's White Population

4,583 residents of Darnestown identify as White, or 68.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Darnestown considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #307 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is more White than neighboring North Potomac (44.2% White), Travilah (46.5% White), Lowes Island (63.8% White), Great Falls (66.8% White), and Germantown (25.8% White).

Darnestown's Black Population

331 residents of Darnestown identify as Black, or 4.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Darnestown considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #325 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is more Black than neighboring Lowes Island (4.4% Black), and Great Falls (1.9% Black). Darnestown is less Black than neighboring North Potomac (7.3% Black), Travilah (5.6% Black), and Germantown (25.2% Black).

Darnestown's Asian Population

969 residents of Darnestown identify as Asian, or 14.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Darnestown slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is less Asian than neighboring North Potomac (37.7% Asian), Travilah (38.4% Asian), Lowes Island (16.5% Asian), Great Falls (19.8% Asian), and Germantown (20.3% Asian).

Darnestown's Hispanic Population

478 residents of Darnestown identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Darnestown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #200 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is more Hispanic than neighboring North Potomac (6.1% Hispanic), Travilah (4.7% Hispanic), and Great Falls (5.3% Hispanic). Darnestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Lowes Island (8.2% Hispanic), and Germantown (23.1% Hispanic).

Darnestown's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Darnestown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Darnestown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Potomac (0.7% Native American/Other), Travilah (0.6% Native American/Other), Lowes Island (0.7% Native American/Other), Great Falls (0.8% Native American/Other), and Germantown (1.1% Native American/Other).

Darnestown's Multiracial Population

328 residents of Darnestown identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Darnestown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Darnestown is ranked #185 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Darnestown is more Multiracial than neighboring North Potomac (4.1% Multiracial), Travilah (4.2% Multiracial), and Germantown (4.5% Multiracial). Darnestown is less Multiracial than neighboring Lowes Island (6.4% Multiracial), and Great Falls (5.4% Multiracial).

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