Overlea, MD Demographics

A map of Overlea's Population by Race

Overlea, Maryland had a population of 12,832 in 2020. It was 57.2% White, 27.1% Black, 4.8% Asian, 5.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Overlea, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is the 112th 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).

Overlea's White Population

7,344 residents of Overlea identify as White, or 57.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Overlea slightly larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Overlea is more White than neighboring Rosedale (41% White), Parkville (46.3% White), and Rossville (34.2% White). Overlea is less White than neighboring Carney (61% White), and Perry Hall (63.1% White).

Overlea's Black Population

3,481 residents of Overlea identify as Black, or 27.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Overlea roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is ranked #128 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Overlea is more Black than neighboring Carney (22.1% Black), and Perry Hall (15.4% Black). Overlea is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (39.2% Black), Parkville (37.5% Black), and Rossville (42% Black).

Overlea's Asian Population

613 residents of Overlea identify as Asian, or 4.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Overlea roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Overlea is more Asian than neighboring Parkville (3.7% Asian). Overlea is less Asian than neighboring Rosedale (6.5% Asian), Carney (7.2% Asian), Rossville (10.7% Asian), and Perry Hall (13% Asian).

Overlea's Hispanic Population

726 residents of Overlea identify as Hispanic, or 5.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Overlea slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is ranked #242 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Overlea is more Hispanic than neighboring Carney (4.9% Hispanic), and Perry Hall (3.8% Hispanic). Overlea is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosedale (8.7% Hispanic), Parkville (7.4% Hispanic), and Rossville (8.1% Hispanic).

Overlea's Native American/Other Population

115 residents of Overlea identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Overlea roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Overlea is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Overlea is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rosedale (0.8% Native American/Other), Carney (0.6% Native American/Other), and Perry Hall (0.6% Native American/Other). Overlea is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rossville (1% Native American/Other).

Overlea's Multiracial Population

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

Overlea is more Multiracial than neighboring Rosedale (3.8% Multiracial), Parkville (4.2% Multiracial), Carney (4.2% Multiracial), Rossville (3.9% Multiracial), and Perry Hall (4.1% Multiracial).

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