Greenbelt, MD Demographics

A map of Greenbelt's Population by Race

Greenbelt, Maryland had a population of 24,921 in 2020. It was 20.8% White, 47.7% Black, 9.3% Asian, 17.2% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greenbelt, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is the 59th 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).

Greenbelt's White Population

5,176 residents of Greenbelt identify as White, or 20.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Greenbelt considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #457 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more White than neighboring New Carrollton (5.2% White), Seabrook (7.6% White), and East Riverdale (5.1% White). Greenbelt is less White than neighboring Berwyn Heights (38.2% White), and College Park (47.8% White).

Greenbelt's Black Population

11,897 residents of Greenbelt identify as Black, or 47.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greenbelt larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #76 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more Black than neighboring Berwyn Heights (12% Black), East Riverdale (22.9% Black), and College Park (14.6% Black). Greenbelt is less Black than neighboring New Carrollton (52.1% Black), and Seabrook (60.4% Black).

Greenbelt's Asian Population

2,323 residents of Greenbelt identify as Asian, or 9.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greenbelt roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more Asian than neighboring Berwyn Heights (8% Asian), New Carrollton (3.1% Asian), Seabrook (6.5% Asian), and East Riverdale (5.6% Asian). Greenbelt is less Asian than neighboring College Park (17.1% Asian).

Greenbelt's Hispanic Population

4,280 residents of Greenbelt identify as Hispanic, or 17.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greenbelt slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #66 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more Hispanic than neighboring College Park (15.3% Hispanic). Greenbelt is less Hispanic than neighboring Berwyn Heights (35.9% Hispanic), New Carrollton (36.2% Hispanic), Seabrook (21.9% Hispanic), and East Riverdale (63.3% Hispanic).

Greenbelt's Native American/Other Population

249 residents of Greenbelt identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greenbelt roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #104 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seabrook (0.6% Native American/Other), East Riverdale (0.6% Native American/Other), and College Park (0.7% Native American/Other).

Greenbelt's Multiracial Population

996 residents of Greenbelt identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greenbelt roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Greenbelt is ranked #297 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Greenbelt is more Multiracial than neighboring New Carrollton (2.4% Multiracial), Seabrook (3% Multiracial), and East Riverdale (2.5% Multiracial). Greenbelt is less Multiracial than neighboring Berwyn Heights (4.9% Multiracial), and College Park (4.4% Multiracial).

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