Maryland City, MD Demographics

A map of Maryland City's Population by Race

Maryland City, Maryland had a population of 19,153 in 2020. It was 19.6% White, 47.4% Black, 6.5% Asian, 21.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Maryland City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is the 73rd 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).

Maryland City's White Population

3,758 residents of Maryland City identify as White, or 19.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Maryland City considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #459 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more White than neighboring Laurel (16.4% White), and South Laurel (13.2% White). Maryland City is less White than neighboring Savage (38.3% White), North Laurel (25.1% White), and Jessup (26.2% White).

Maryland City's Black Population

9,085 residents of Maryland City identify as Black, or 47.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Maryland City larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #78 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more Black than neighboring Savage (29.7% Black), and North Laurel (37.2% Black). Maryland City is less Black than neighboring Jessup (54.6% Black), Laurel (49.4% Black), and South Laurel (56.1% Black).

Maryland City's Asian Population

1,237 residents of Maryland City identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Maryland City roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #85 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more Asian than neighboring Jessup (5.9% Asian), and South Laurel (5.9% Asian). Maryland City is less Asian than neighboring Savage (11.1% Asian), North Laurel (18.2% Asian), and Laurel (8.2% Asian).

Maryland City's Hispanic Population

4,018 residents of Maryland City identify as Hispanic, or 21.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland City slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.8% Hispanic), North Laurel (13.4% Hispanic), Jessup (10.4% Hispanic), and South Laurel (20.4% Hispanic).

Maryland City's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Maryland City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Laurel (1.1% Native American/Other), Jessup (0.5% Native American/Other), Laurel (1.2% Native American/Other), and South Laurel (0.8% Native American/Other).

Maryland City's Multiracial Population

815 residents of Maryland City identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Maryland City is ranked #255 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Maryland City is more Multiracial than neighboring Jessup (2.5% Multiracial), Laurel (3.8% Multiracial), and South Laurel (3.5% Multiracial). Maryland City is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.8% Multiracial), and North Laurel (5.1% Multiracial).

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