Towson, MD Demographics
A map of Towson's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 39,503 | 66.3% |
Black | 10,218 | 17.2% |
Asian | 3,760 | 6.3% |
Hispanic | 3,263 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 2,510 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 299 | 0.5% |
Towson, Maryland had a population of 59,553 in 2020. It was 66.3% White, 17.2% Black, 6.3% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Towson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is the 13th 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).
Towson's White Population
39,503 residents of Towson identify as White, or 66.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Towson larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #315 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more White than neighboring Parkville (46.3% White). Towson is less White than neighboring Lutherville (75.8% White), Mays Chapel (75.8% White), Timonium (76.3% White), and Hampton (84.7% White).
Towson's Black Population
10,218 residents of Towson identify as Black, or 17.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Towson slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #187 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more Black than neighboring Lutherville (3.8% Black), Mays Chapel (2.8% Black), Timonium (5% Black), and Hampton (2.2% Black). Towson is less Black than neighboring Parkville (37.5% Black).
Towson's Asian Population
3,760 residents of Towson identify as Asian, or 6.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Towson roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #90 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more Asian than neighboring Parkville (3.7% Asian). Towson is less Asian than neighboring Lutherville (9.9% Asian), Mays Chapel (13.8% Asian), and Timonium (10.2% Asian).
Towson's Hispanic Population
3,263 residents of Towson identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Towson slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #250 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more Hispanic than neighboring Lutherville (4.9% Hispanic), Mays Chapel (3.7% Hispanic), Timonium (5% Hispanic), and Hampton (2.6% Hispanic). Towson is less Hispanic than neighboring Parkville (7.4% Hispanic).
Towson's Native American/Other Population
299 residents of Towson 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 Towson roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #342 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mays Chapel (0.3% Native American/Other), and Timonium (0.3% Native American/Other). Towson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lutherville (1% Native American/Other), and Parkville (0.9% Native American/Other).
Towson's Multiracial Population
2,510 residents of Towson identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Towson roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Towson is ranked #270 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Towson is more Multiracial than neighboring Mays Chapel (3.6% Multiracial), Timonium (3.3% Multiracial), and Hampton (3.7% Multiracial). Towson is less Multiracial than neighboring Lutherville (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.