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Emmitsburg, MD Demographics

A map of Emmitsburg's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
2,44388.2%
Hispanic
1264.5%
Multiracial
963.5%
Black
762.7%
Asian
220.8%
Native American/Other
70.3%

Emmitsburg, Maryland had a population of 2,770 in 2020. It was 88.2% White, 2.7% Black, 0.8% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Emmitsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is the 250th 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).

Emmitsburg's White Population

2,443 residents of Emmitsburg identify as White, or 88.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Emmitsburg considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #134 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more White than neighboring Sabillasville (85.1% White). Emmitsburg is less White than neighboring Carroll Valley (91.8% White), Fairfield (93.7% White), Graceham (88.9% White), and Thurmont (89.7% White).

Emmitsburg's Black Population

76 residents of Emmitsburg identify as Black, or 2.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Emmitsburg considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #371 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more Black than neighboring Carroll Valley (0.3% Black), Fairfield (1.1% Black), Graceham (0% Black), and Thurmont (1% Black). Emmitsburg is less Black than neighboring Sabillasville (5.3% Black).

Emmitsburg's Asian Population

22 residents of Emmitsburg identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Emmitsburg slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #349 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more Asian than neighboring Carroll Valley (0.5% Asian), Fairfield (0.4% Asian), Graceham (0.4% Asian), and Sabillasville (0% Asian). Emmitsburg is less Asian than neighboring Thurmont (1% Asian).

Emmitsburg's Hispanic Population

126 residents of Emmitsburg identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Emmitsburg slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #304 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Carroll Valley (2.1% Hispanic), Fairfield (2.3% Hispanic), Graceham (1.6% Hispanic), Thurmont (4.1% Hispanic), and Sabillasville (3.8% Hispanic).

Emmitsburg's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Emmitsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Emmitsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #416 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairfield (0% Native American/Other), and Graceham (0% Native American/Other). Emmitsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carroll Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), Thurmont (0.5% Native American/Other), and Sabillasville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Emmitsburg's Multiracial Population

96 residents of Emmitsburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Emmitsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Emmitsburg is ranked #361 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Emmitsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairfield (2.5% Multiracial). Emmitsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Carroll Valley (4.3% Multiracial), Graceham (9.1% Multiracial), Thurmont (3.6% Multiracial), and Sabillasville (5.3% Multiracial).

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