Middle River, MD Demographics

A map of Middle River's Population by Race

Middle River, Maryland had a population of 33,203 in 2020. It was 48.8% White, 32.2% Black, 4.4% Asian, 8.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Middle River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is the 36th 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).

Middle River's White Population

16,202 residents of Middle River identify as White, or 48.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #386 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more White than neighboring Rossville (34.2% White). Middle River is less White than neighboring Essex (52.2% White), White Marsh (61.2% White), Bowleys Quarters (72.1% White), and Honeygo (64.2% White).

Middle River's Black Population

10,704 residents of Middle River identify as Black, or 32.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #108 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more Black than neighboring Essex (31.1% Black), White Marsh (15% Black), Bowleys Quarters (18% Black), and Honeygo (11.3% Black). Middle River is less Black than neighboring Rossville (42% Black).

Middle River's Asian Population

1,451 residents of Middle River identify as Asian, or 4.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #132 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more Asian than neighboring Essex (2.1% Asian), and Bowleys Quarters (1.5% Asian). Middle River is less Asian than neighboring White Marsh (14.8% Asian), Rossville (10.7% Asian), and Honeygo (16.3% Asian).

Middle River's Hispanic Population

2,856 residents of Middle River identify as Hispanic, or 8.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #158 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more Hispanic than neighboring Essex (8% Hispanic), White Marsh (4.4% Hispanic), Bowleys Quarters (3.4% Hispanic), Rossville (8.1% Hispanic), and Honeygo (3.5% Hispanic).

Middle River's Native American/Other Population

260 residents of Middle River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Marsh (0.5% Native American/Other), Bowleys Quarters (0.7% Native American/Other), and Honeygo (0.5% Native American/Other). Middle River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex (1.2% Native American/Other), and Rossville (1% Native American/Other).

Middle River's Multiracial Population

1,730 residents of Middle River identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Middle River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Middle River is ranked #146 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Middle River is more Multiracial than neighboring White Marsh (4.1% Multiracial), Bowleys Quarters (4.3% Multiracial), Rossville (3.9% Multiracial), and Honeygo (4.3% Multiracial). Middle River is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex (5.4% Multiracial).

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