Jefferson, MD Demographics
A map of Jefferson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,274 | 84.3% |
Hispanic | 150 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 124 | 4.6% |
Black | 88 | 3.3% |
Asian | 56 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 5 | 0.2% |
Jefferson, Maryland had a population of 2,697 in 2020. It was 84.3% White, 3.3% Black, 2.1% Asian, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is the 255th 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).
Jefferson's White Population
2,274 residents of Jefferson identify as White, or 84.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Jefferson considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #185 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more White than neighboring Braddock Heights (84.2% White), Middletown (83% White), and Point of Rocks (77.8% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring Rosemont (90.4% White), and Burkittsville (85.2% White).
Jefferson's Black Population
88 residents of Jefferson identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jefferson considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #356 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Braddock Heights (2.4% Black), Middletown (3.2% Black), Rosemont (1.8% Black), and Burkittsville (0.7% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Point of Rocks (5.2% Black).
Jefferson's Asian Population
56 residents of Jefferson identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #223 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Braddock Heights (2% Asian), Rosemont (0.4% Asian), and Burkittsville (1.4% Asian). Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.9% Asian), and Point of Rocks (2.2% Asian).
Jefferson's Hispanic Population
150 residents of Jefferson identify as Hispanic, or 5.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jefferson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #247 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (5.2% Hispanic), Rosemont (4% Hispanic), and Burkittsville (2.8% Hispanic). Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Braddock Heights (7.5% Hispanic), and Point of Rocks (8.2% Hispanic).
Jefferson's Native American/Other Population
5 residents of Jefferson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #436 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosemont (0% Native American/Other). Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Braddock Heights (0.7% Native American/Other), Middletown (0.5% Native American/Other), Point of Rocks (0.6% Native American/Other), and Burkittsville (2.1% Native American/Other).
Jefferson's Multiracial Population
124 residents of Jefferson identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jefferson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jefferson is ranked #217 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jefferson is more Multiracial than neighboring Braddock Heights (3% Multiracial), Middletown (4.2% Multiracial), and Rosemont (3.3% Multiracial). Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Point of Rocks (5.9% Multiracial), and Burkittsville (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.