Gaithersburg, MD Demographics
A map of Gaithersburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,970 | 31.5% |
Hispanic | 19,834 | 28.5% |
Asian | 13,202 | 19.0% |
Black | 11,193 | 16.1% |
Multiracial | 2,665 | 3.8% |
Native American/Other | 793 | 1.1% |
Gaithersburg, Maryland had a population of 69,657 in 2020. It was 31.5% White, 16.1% Black, 19.0% Asian, 28.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gaithersburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is the 9th 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).
Gaithersburg's White Population
21,970 residents of Gaithersburg identify as White, or 31.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Gaithersburg less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #430 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is more White than neighboring Flower Hill (23.9% White), Montgomery Village (24.4% White), and Germantown (25.8% White). Gaithersburg is less White than neighboring Washington Grove (76.2% White), and North Potomac (44.2% White).
Gaithersburg's Black Population
11,193 residents of Gaithersburg identify as Black, or 16.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gaithersburg less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #192 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is more Black than neighboring Washington Grove (5% Black), and North Potomac (7.3% Black). Gaithersburg is less Black than neighboring Flower Hill (19.4% Black), Montgomery Village (22.7% Black), and Germantown (25.2% Black).
Gaithersburg's Asian Population
13,202 residents of Gaithersburg identify as Asian, or 19.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gaithersburg larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is more Asian than neighboring Washington Grove (3.4% Asian), Flower Hill (14.7% Asian), and Montgomery Village (10.9% Asian). Gaithersburg is less Asian than neighboring North Potomac (37.7% Asian), and Germantown (20.3% Asian).
Gaithersburg's Hispanic Population
19,834 residents of Gaithersburg identify as Hispanic, or 28.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gaithersburg larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #31 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Grove (9.1% Hispanic), North Potomac (6.1% Hispanic), and Germantown (23.1% Hispanic). Gaithersburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Flower Hill (36.9% Hispanic), and Montgomery Village (36.9% Hispanic).
Gaithersburg's Native American/Other Population
793 residents of Gaithersburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gaithersburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Potomac (0.7% Native American/Other). Gaithersburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Grove (1.4% Native American/Other), and Flower Hill (1.2% Native American/Other).
Gaithersburg's Multiracial Population
2,665 residents of Gaithersburg identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gaithersburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Gaithersburg is ranked #313 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Gaithersburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington Grove (5% Multiracial), Flower Hill (4% Multiracial), North Potomac (4.1% Multiracial), Montgomery Village (3.9% Multiracial), and Germantown (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.