Germantown, MD Demographics
A map of Germantown's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 23,566 | 25.8% |
Black | 23,009 | 25.2% |
Hispanic | 21,100 | 23.1% |
Asian | 18,490 | 20.3% |
Multiracial | 4,104 | 4.5% |
Native American/Other | 980 | 1.1% |
Germantown, Maryland had a population of 91,249 in 2020. It was 25.8% White, 25.2% Black, 20.3% Asian, 23.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Germantown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is the 3rd 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).
Germantown's White Population
23,566 residents of Germantown identify as White, or 25.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Germantown considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #443 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more White than neighboring Clarksburg (25.3% White), Montgomery Village (24.4% White), and Flower Hill (23.9% White). Germantown is less White than neighboring Gaithersburg (31.5% White), and Ten Mile Creek (52% White).
Germantown's Black Population
23,009 residents of Germantown identify as Black, or 25.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Germantown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #139 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more Black than neighboring Clarksburg (19% Black), Gaithersburg (16.1% Black), Ten Mile Creek (20.4% Black), Montgomery Village (22.7% Black), and Flower Hill (19.4% Black).
Germantown's Asian Population
18,490 residents of Germantown identify as Asian, or 20.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Germantown larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #13 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more Asian than neighboring Gaithersburg (19% Asian), Ten Mile Creek (3.4% Asian), Montgomery Village (10.9% Asian), and Flower Hill (14.7% Asian). Germantown is less Asian than neighboring Clarksburg (38.8% Asian).
Germantown's Hispanic Population
21,100 residents of Germantown identify as Hispanic, or 23.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Germantown slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more Hispanic than neighboring Clarksburg (11.7% Hispanic), and Ten Mile Creek (20.5% Hispanic). Germantown is less Hispanic than neighboring Gaithersburg (28.5% Hispanic), Montgomery Village (36.9% Hispanic), and Flower Hill (36.9% Hispanic).
Germantown's Native American/Other Population
980 residents of Germantown 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 Germantown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clarksburg (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ten Mile Creek (0.3% Native American/Other). Germantown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flower Hill (1.2% Native American/Other).
Germantown's Multiracial Population
4,104 residents of Germantown identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Germantown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Germantown is ranked #229 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Germantown is more Multiracial than neighboring Gaithersburg (3.8% Multiracial), Ten Mile Creek (3.6% Multiracial), Montgomery Village (3.9% Multiracial), and Flower Hill (4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.