Jessup, MD Demographics
A map of Jessup's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 5,748 | 54.6% |
White | 2,759 | 26.2% |
Hispanic | 1,099 | 10.4% |
Asian | 617 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 260 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 52 | 0.5% |
Jessup, Maryland had a population of 10,535 in 2020. It was 26.2% White, 54.6% Black, 5.9% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Jessup, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is the 131st 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).
Jessup's White Population
2,759 residents of Jessup identify as White, or 26.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Jessup considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #441 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is more White than neighboring Maryland City (19.6% White). Jessup is less White than neighboring Savage (38.3% White), Fort Meade (48.4% White), Elkridge (36% White), and Ilchester (52% White).
Jessup's Black Population
5,748 residents of Jessup identify as Black, or 54.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Jessup considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #62 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is more Black than neighboring Savage (29.7% Black), Fort Meade (20% Black), Maryland City (47.4% Black), Elkridge (27.1% Black), and Ilchester (12.5% Black).
Jessup's Asian Population
617 residents of Jessup identify as Asian, or 5.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Jessup roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #97 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is more Asian than neighboring Fort Meade (3.9% Asian). Jessup is less Asian than neighboring Savage (11.1% Asian), Maryland City (6.5% Asian), Elkridge (20.7% Asian), and Ilchester (19.7% Asian).
Jessup's Hispanic Population
1,099 residents of Jessup identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Jessup roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #126 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkridge (9.6% Hispanic). Jessup is less Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.8% Hispanic), Fort Meade (17.1% Hispanic), Maryland City (21% Hispanic), and Ilchester (10.5% Hispanic).
Jessup's Native American/Other Population
52 residents of Jessup identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Jessup roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (1.3% Native American/Other), Fort Meade (1.5% Native American/Other), Maryland City (1.3% Native American/Other), Elkridge (1% Native American/Other), and Ilchester (0.7% Native American/Other).
Jessup's Multiracial Population
260 residents of Jessup identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Jessup roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Jessup is ranked #455 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Jessup is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.8% Multiracial), Fort Meade (8.9% Multiracial), Maryland City (4.3% Multiracial), Elkridge (5.6% Multiracial), and Ilchester (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.