Lanham, MD Demographics
A map of Lanham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 5,998 | 53.2% |
Hispanic | 4,044 | 35.8% |
White | 588 | 5.2% |
Asian | 352 | 3.1% |
Multiracial | 233 | 2.1% |
Native American/Other | 67 | 0.6% |
Lanham, Maryland had a population of 11,282 in 2020. It was 5.2% White, 53.2% Black, 3.1% Asian, 35.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lanham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is the 125th 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).
Lanham's White Population
588 residents of Lanham identify as White, or 5.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lanham considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #500 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is more White than neighboring Springdale (1% White), Glenarden (1.6% White), and Mitchellville (4.5% White). Lanham is less White than neighboring Seabrook (7.6% White).
Lanham's Black Population
5,998 residents of Lanham identify as Black, or 53.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lanham considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is more Black than neighboring New Carrollton (52.1% Black). Lanham is less Black than neighboring Seabrook (60.4% Black), Springdale (81.4% Black), Glenarden (77.4% Black), and Mitchellville (82.8% Black).
Lanham's Asian Population
352 residents of Lanham identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lanham roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #172 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is more Asian than neighboring Springdale (2.9% Asian), and Glenarden (1.3% Asian). Lanham is less Asian than neighboring Seabrook (6.5% Asian).
Lanham's Hispanic Population
4,044 residents of Lanham identify as Hispanic, or 35.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lanham considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is more Hispanic than neighboring Seabrook (21.9% Hispanic), Springdale (11.5% Hispanic), Glenarden (15.7% Hispanic), and Mitchellville (5.7% Hispanic). Lanham is less Hispanic than neighboring New Carrollton (36.2% Hispanic).
Lanham's Native American/Other Population
67 residents of Lanham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lanham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenarden (0.5% Native American/Other), and Mitchellville (0.5% Native American/Other). Lanham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springdale (0.7% Native American/Other), and New Carrollton (1% Native American/Other).
Lanham's Multiracial Population
233 residents of Lanham identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lanham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Lanham is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Lanham is less Multiracial than neighboring Seabrook (3% Multiracial), Springdale (2.6% Multiracial), New Carrollton (2.4% Multiracial), Glenarden (3.7% Multiracial), and Mitchellville (3.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.