Maryland Demographics

A map of Maryland's Population by Race

Maryland had a population of 6,177,224 in 2020. It was 47.2% White, 29.1% Black, 6.8% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Maryland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Maryland is the 18th most populous state in the United States.

Maryland's White Population

2,913,782 residents of Maryland identify as White, or 47.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #45 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more White than neighboring District of Columbia (38% White). Maryland is less White than neighboring Delaware (58.6% White), Pennsylvania (73.5% White), New Jersey (51.9% White), and Virginia (58.6% White).

Maryland's Black Population

1,795,027 residents of Maryland identify as Black, or 29.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #5 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more Black than neighboring Delaware (21.5% Black), Pennsylvania (10.5% Black), New Jersey (12.4% Black), and Virginia (18.3% Black). Maryland is less Black than neighboring District of Columbia (40.9% Black).

Maryland's Asian Population

417,962 residents of Maryland identify as Asian, or 6.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #9 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more Asian than neighboring District of Columbia (4.8% Asian), Delaware (4.3% Asian), and Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Maryland is less Asian than neighboring New Jersey (10.2% Asian), and Virginia (7.1% Asian).

Maryland's Hispanic Population

729,745 residents of Maryland identify as Hispanic, or 11.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #21 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more Hispanic than neighboring District of Columbia (11.3% Hispanic), Delaware (10.5% Hispanic), Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic), and Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Maryland is less Hispanic than neighboring New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic).

Maryland's Native American/Other Population

49,944 residents of Maryland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #34 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Maryland is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other).

Maryland's Multiracial Population

270,764 residents of Maryland identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Maryland is #16 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Maryland is more Multiracial than neighboring District of Columbia (4.3% Multiracial), Delaware (4.3% Multiracial), Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial), and New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Maryland is less Multiracial than neighboring Virginia (4.7% Multiracial).

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