Suitland, MD Demographics
A map of Suitland's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 22,424 | 86.8% |
Hispanic | 2,025 | 7.8% |
Multiracial | 615 | 2.4% |
White | 489 | 1.9% |
Asian | 166 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 120 | 0.5% |
Suitland, Maryland had a population of 25,839 in 2020. It was 1.9% White, 86.8% Black, 0.6% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Suitland, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is the 52nd 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).
Suitland's White Population
489 residents of Suitland identify as White, or 1.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Suitland considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #525 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is more White than neighboring Coral Hills (1.4% White). Suitland is less White than neighboring Silver Hill (2.5% White), Capitol Heights (2% White), District Heights (2.3% White), and Marlow Heights (3.4% White).
Suitland's Black Population
22,424 residents of Suitland identify as Black, or 86.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Suitland considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is more Black than neighboring Coral Hills (80.6% Black), Capitol Heights (81.3% Black), District Heights (84.4% Black), and Marlow Heights (74.9% Black). Suitland is less Black than neighboring Silver Hill (89.3% Black).
Suitland's Asian Population
166 residents of Suitland identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Suitland slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is more Asian than neighboring Silver Hill (0.5% Asian), and Capitol Heights (0.4% Asian). Suitland is less Asian than neighboring District Heights (0.7% Asian), and Marlow Heights (1.8% Asian).
Suitland's Hispanic Population
2,025 residents of Suitland identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Suitland roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #180 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Hill (4.7% Hispanic). Suitland is less Hispanic than neighboring Coral Hills (14% Hispanic), Capitol Heights (13.2% Hispanic), District Heights (9.4% Hispanic), and Marlow Heights (16.7% Hispanic).
Suitland's Native American/Other Population
120 residents of Suitland identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Suitland roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coral Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), Capitol Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), District Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), and Marlow Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).
Suitland's Multiracial Population
615 residents of Suitland identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Suitland roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Suitland is ranked #460 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Suitland is more Multiracial than neighboring Capitol Heights (2.3% Multiracial). Suitland is less Multiracial than neighboring Coral Hills (2.5% Multiracial), and Marlow Heights (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.