Fruitland, MD Demographics

A map of Fruitland's Population by Race

Fruitland, Maryland had a population of 5,534 in 2020. It was 50.7% White, 30.6% Black, 4.5% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fruitland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is the 194th 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).

Fruitland's White Population

2,804 residents of Fruitland identify as White, or 50.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #376 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more White than neighboring Salisbury (40% White), and Princess Anne (23.5% White). Fruitland is less White than neighboring Eden (55.2% White), Allen (84.9% White), and Hebron (77.1% White).

Fruitland's Black Population

1,693 residents of Fruitland identify as Black, or 30.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #117 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Black than neighboring Allen (8% Black), and Hebron (12.2% Black). Fruitland is less Black than neighboring Eden (32.6% Black), Salisbury (41.4% Black), and Princess Anne (66% Black).

Fruitland's Asian Population

251 residents of Fruitland identify as Asian, or 4.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #128 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Asian than neighboring Eden (0.6% Asian), Salisbury (3.7% Asian), Allen (0% Asian), Hebron (1.3% Asian), and Princess Anne (1.3% Asian).

Fruitland's Hispanic Population

438 residents of Fruitland identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #176 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Hispanic than neighboring Eden (6.8% Hispanic), Allen (4.5% Hispanic), Hebron (2.9% Hispanic), and Princess Anne (4.8% Hispanic). Fruitland is less Hispanic than neighboring Salisbury (9.2% Hispanic).

Fruitland's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Fruitland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eden (0.7% Native American/Other), Allen (0% Native American/Other), and Hebron (0.4% Native American/Other). Fruitland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princess Anne (0.9% Native American/Other).

Fruitland's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Fruitland identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fruitland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Fruitland is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fruitland is more Multiracial than neighboring Eden (4% Multiracial), Salisbury (5% Multiracial), Allen (2.5% Multiracial), and Princess Anne (3.5% Multiracial). Fruitland is less Multiracial than neighboring Hebron (6.1% Multiracial).

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