Ellicott City, MD Demographics
A map of Ellicott City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 37,098 | 48.8% |
Asian | 24,630 | 32.4% |
Black | 7,156 | 9.4% |
Hispanic | 3,409 | 4.5% |
Multiracial | 3,230 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 424 | 0.6% |
Ellicott City, Maryland had a population of 75,947 in 2020. It was 48.8% White, 9.4% Black, 32.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ellicott City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is the 7th 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).
Ellicott City's White Population
37,098 residents of Ellicott City identify as White, or 48.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Ellicott City roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #386 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is more White than neighboring Columbia (43.2% White), Woodlawn (15.6% White), and Milford Mill (5.5% White). Ellicott City is less White than neighboring Ilchester (52% White), and Catonsville (65.2% White).
Ellicott City's Black Population
7,156 residents of Ellicott City identify as Black, or 9.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ellicott City less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #251 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is less Black than neighboring Columbia (27% Black), Ilchester (12.5% Black), Woodlawn (55.9% Black), Catonsville (14.8% Black), and Milford Mill (82.8% Black).
Ellicott City's Asian Population
24,630 residents of Ellicott City identify as Asian, or 32.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ellicott City considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is more Asian than neighboring Columbia (12.8% Asian), Ilchester (19.7% Asian), Woodlawn (15.5% Asian), Catonsville (9.2% Asian), and Milford Mill (2.3% Asian).
Ellicott City's Hispanic Population
3,409 residents of Ellicott City identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ellicott City slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #304 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (10.2% Hispanic), Ilchester (10.5% Hispanic), Woodlawn (8.7% Hispanic), Catonsville (5.2% Hispanic), and Milford Mill (5.7% Hispanic).
Ellicott City's Native American/Other Population
424 residents of Ellicott City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ellicott City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (1% Native American/Other), Ilchester (0.7% Native American/Other), Woodlawn (1% Native American/Other), Catonsville (0.7% Native American/Other), and Milford Mill (0.8% Native American/Other).
Ellicott City's Multiracial Population
3,230 residents of Ellicott City identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ellicott City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ellicott City is ranked #255 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Ellicott City is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn (3.5% Multiracial), and Milford Mill (2.9% Multiracial). Ellicott City is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbia (5.7% Multiracial), Ilchester (4.6% Multiracial), and Catonsville (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.