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Waldorf, MD Demographics

A map of Waldorf's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
Black
51,18362.9%
White
14,55217.9%
Hispanic
6,8468.4%
Multiracial
4,4615.5%
Asian
3,3204.1%
Native American/Other
1,0481.3%

Waldorf, Maryland had a population of 81,410 in 2020. It was 17.9% White, 62.9% Black, 4.1% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Waldorf, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is the 4th 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).

Waldorf's White Population

14,552 residents of Waldorf identify as White, or 17.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Waldorf considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #463 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more White than neighboring Brandywine (9.4% White), and Accokeek (14.3% White). Waldorf is less White than neighboring Bensville (25.9% White), La Plata (51.8% White), and Bryantown (69.4% White).

Waldorf's Black Population

51,183 residents of Waldorf identify as Black, or 62.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Waldorf considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more Black than neighboring Bensville (55.7% Black), La Plata (31.5% Black), and Bryantown (21.7% Black). Waldorf is less Black than neighboring Brandywine (76.1% Black), and Accokeek (67.1% Black).

Waldorf's Asian Population

3,320 residents of Waldorf identify as Asian, or 4.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Waldorf roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more Asian than neighboring La Plata (4% Asian), Brandywine (2.2% Asian), and Bryantown (0.5% Asian). Waldorf is less Asian than neighboring Bensville (4.8% Asian), and Accokeek (4.7% Asian).

Waldorf's Hispanic Population

6,846 residents of Waldorf identify as Hispanic, or 8.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Waldorf roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #164 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more Hispanic than neighboring Bensville (6.2% Hispanic), La Plata (5.6% Hispanic), Brandywine (7% Hispanic), Bryantown (3.4% Hispanic), and Accokeek (8% Hispanic).

Waldorf's Native American/Other Population

1,048 residents of Waldorf identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Waldorf roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #38 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bensville (1% Native American/Other), La Plata (0.7% Native American/Other), Brandywine (0.9% Native American/Other), Bryantown (0.6% Native American/Other), and Accokeek (1.1% Native American/Other).

Waldorf's Multiracial Population

4,461 residents of Waldorf identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Waldorf roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Waldorf is ranked #117 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Waldorf is more Multiracial than neighboring Brandywine (4.4% Multiracial), Bryantown (4.4% Multiracial), and Accokeek (4.8% Multiracial). Waldorf is less Multiracial than neighboring Bensville (6.5% Multiracial), and La Plata (6.3% Multiracial).

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