Ilchester, MD Demographics

A map of Ilchester's Population by Race

Ilchester, Maryland had a population of 26,824 in 2020. It was 52.0% White, 12.5% Black, 19.7% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Ilchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is the 49th 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).

Ilchester's White Population

13,945 residents of Ilchester identify as White, or 52.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Ilchester roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #369 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more White than neighboring Elkridge (36% White), Jessup (26.2% White), and Ellicott City (48.8% White). Ilchester is less White than neighboring Catonsville (65.2% White), and Arbutus (63.1% White).

Ilchester's Black Population

3,356 residents of Ilchester identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Ilchester less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #218 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more Black than neighboring Arbutus (11.9% Black), and Ellicott City (9.4% Black). Ilchester is less Black than neighboring Elkridge (27.1% Black), Catonsville (14.8% Black), and Jessup (54.6% Black).

Ilchester's Asian Population

5,277 residents of Ilchester identify as Asian, or 19.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Ilchester larger than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more Asian than neighboring Catonsville (9.2% Asian), Jessup (5.9% Asian), and Arbutus (14.3% Asian). Ilchester is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (20.7% Asian), and Ellicott City (32.4% Asian).

Ilchester's Hispanic Population

2,823 residents of Ilchester identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Ilchester roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #124 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkridge (9.6% Hispanic), Catonsville (5.2% Hispanic), Jessup (10.4% Hispanic), Arbutus (4.9% Hispanic), and Ellicott City (4.5% Hispanic).

Ilchester's Native American/Other Population

176 residents of Ilchester identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Ilchester roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other), Arbutus (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ellicott City (0.6% Native American/Other). Ilchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkridge (1% Native American/Other).

Ilchester's Multiracial Population

1,247 residents of Ilchester identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Ilchester roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Ilchester is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Ilchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Jessup (2.5% Multiracial), and Ellicott City (4.3% Multiracial). Ilchester is less Multiracial than neighboring Elkridge (5.6% Multiracial), Catonsville (4.8% Multiracial), and Arbutus (5.3% Multiracial).

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