Leisure World, MD Demographics

A map of Leisure World's Population by Race

Leisure World, Maryland had a population of 9,215 in 2020. It was 60.0% White, 21.1% Black, 7.7% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Leisure World, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is the 150th 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).

Leisure World's White Population

5,528 residents of Leisure World identify as White, or 60.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Leisure World larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #343 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is more White than neighboring Aspen Hill (29.6% White), Layhill (22.5% White), Glenmont (21.2% White), Olney (58.8% White), and Wheaton (21% White).

Leisure World's Black Population

1,940 residents of Leisure World identify as Black, or 21.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Leisure World slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #160 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is more Black than neighboring Aspen Hill (18.2% Black), Olney (12.2% Black), and Wheaton (18.1% Black). Leisure World is less Black than neighboring Layhill (34.5% Black), and Glenmont (24.9% Black).

Leisure World's Asian Population

706 residents of Leisure World identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Leisure World roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #71 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is less Asian than neighboring Aspen Hill (11% Asian), Layhill (14.7% Asian), Glenmont (14.8% Asian), Olney (12.6% Asian), and Wheaton (11.4% Asian).

Leisure World's Hispanic Population

792 residents of Leisure World identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Leisure World roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #158 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is less Hispanic than neighboring Aspen Hill (34.7% Hispanic), Layhill (23% Hispanic), Glenmont (34.3% Hispanic), Olney (10.6% Hispanic), and Wheaton (45% Hispanic).

Leisure World's Native American/Other Population

51 residents of Leisure World 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 Leisure World roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aspen Hill (1.6% Native American/Other), Layhill (1.1% Native American/Other), Glenmont (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wheaton (1.1% Native American/Other).

Leisure World's Multiracial Population

198 residents of Leisure World identify as Multiracial, or 2.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Leisure World roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Leisure World is ranked #485 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Leisure World is less Multiracial than neighboring Aspen Hill (4.9% Multiracial), Layhill (4.1% Multiracial), Glenmont (3.8% Multiracial), Olney (5.1% Multiracial), and Wheaton (3.3% Multiracial).

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