Elkridge, MD Demographics

A map of Elkridge's Population by Race

Elkridge, Maryland had a population of 25,171 in 2020. It was 36.0% White, 27.1% Black, 20.7% Asian, 9.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elkridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is the 57th 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).

Elkridge's White Population

9,065 residents of Elkridge identify as White, or 36.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Elkridge slightly less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #422 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more White than neighboring Jessup (26.2% White). Elkridge is less White than neighboring Ilchester (52% White), Arbutus (63.1% White), Catonsville (65.2% White), and Severn (38.5% White).

Elkridge's Black Population

6,814 residents of Elkridge identify as Black, or 27.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Elkridge roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more Black than neighboring Ilchester (12.5% Black), Arbutus (11.9% Black), and Catonsville (14.8% Black). Elkridge is less Black than neighboring Jessup (54.6% Black), and Severn (33.8% Black).

Elkridge's Asian Population

5,217 residents of Elkridge identify as Asian, or 20.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elkridge larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more Asian than neighboring Ilchester (19.7% Asian), Jessup (5.9% Asian), Arbutus (14.3% Asian), Catonsville (9.2% Asian), and Severn (9.9% Asian).

Elkridge's Hispanic Population

2,416 residents of Elkridge identify as Hispanic, or 9.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elkridge roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #141 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more Hispanic than neighboring Arbutus (4.9% Hispanic), and Catonsville (5.2% Hispanic). Elkridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Ilchester (10.5% Hispanic), Jessup (10.4% Hispanic), and Severn (10.7% Hispanic).

Elkridge's Native American/Other Population

255 residents of Elkridge 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 Elkridge roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ilchester (0.7% Native American/Other), Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other), Arbutus (0.6% Native American/Other), Catonsville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Severn (0.9% Native American/Other).

Elkridge's Multiracial Population

1,404 residents of Elkridge identify as Multiracial, or 5.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elkridge roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Elkridge is ranked #112 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elkridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Ilchester (4.6% Multiracial), Jessup (2.5% Multiracial), Arbutus (5.3% Multiracial), and Catonsville (4.8% Multiracial). Elkridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Severn (6.2% Multiracial).

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