Parole, MD Demographics

A map of Parole's Population by Race

Parole, Maryland had a population of 17,877 in 2020. It was 80.4% White, 7.1% Black, 2.9% Asian, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parole, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is the 79th 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).

Parole's White Population

14,375 residents of Parole identify as White, or 80.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Parole considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is ranked #232 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Parole is more White than neighboring Edgewater (78% White), Annapolis (49.4% White), Crownsville (67.5% White), and Naval Academy (70.5% White). Parole is less White than neighboring Riva (84.4% White).

Parole's Black Population

1,270 residents of Parole identify as Black, or 7.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parole considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is ranked #274 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Parole is more Black than neighboring Edgewater (2.6% Black), Crownsville (6.4% Black), Riva (2.4% Black), and Naval Academy (5.4% Black). Parole is less Black than neighboring Annapolis (21.4% Black).

Parole's Asian Population

526 residents of Parole identify as Asian, or 2.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parole roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is ranked #181 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Parole is more Asian than neighboring Edgewater (2.6% Asian), Annapolis (2.5% Asian), Crownsville (1.6% Asian), and Riva (2% Asian). Parole is less Asian than neighboring Naval Academy (4.5% Asian).

Parole's Hispanic Population

934 residents of Parole identify as Hispanic, or 5.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parole slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is ranked #263 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Parole is more Hispanic than neighboring Riva (5% Hispanic). Parole is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewater (11.4% Hispanic), Annapolis (22.9% Hispanic), Crownsville (16.9% Hispanic), and Naval Academy (14.6% Hispanic).

Parole's Native American/Other Population

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

Parole is more Native American/Other than neighboring Annapolis (0.5% Native American/Other). Parole is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgewater (0.8% Native American/Other), Crownsville (1% Native American/Other), and Naval Academy (1.2% Native American/Other).

Parole's Multiracial Population

669 residents of Parole identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parole roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Parole is ranked #330 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Parole is more Multiracial than neighboring Annapolis (3.3% Multiracial). Parole is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgewater (4.6% Multiracial), Crownsville (6.5% Multiracial), and Riva (5.6% Multiracial).

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