Walker Mill, MD Demographics

A map of Walker Mill's Population by Race

Walker Mill, Maryland had a population of 12,187 in 2020. It was 1.9% White, 88.1% Black, 0.5% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Walker Mill, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is the 118th 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).

Walker Mill's White Population

237 residents of Walker Mill identify as White, or 1.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Walker Mill considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #525 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is more White than neighboring Peppermill Village (1.6% White), and Seat Pleasant (1.7% White). Walker Mill is less White than neighboring District Heights (2.3% White), Capitol Heights (2% White), and Maryland Park (2.1% White).

Walker Mill's Black Population

10,737 residents of Walker Mill identify as Black, or 88.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Walker Mill considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is more Black than neighboring District Heights (84.4% Black), Peppermill Village (80.8% Black), Capitol Heights (81.3% Black), Seat Pleasant (77.4% Black), and Maryland Park (68.5% Black).

Walker Mill's Asian Population

57 residents of Walker Mill identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Walker Mill slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #395 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is more Asian than neighboring Capitol Heights (0.4% Asian). Walker Mill is less Asian than neighboring District Heights (0.7% Asian), Seat Pleasant (0.8% Asian), and Maryland Park (0.6% Asian).

Walker Mill's Hispanic Population

743 residents of Walker Mill identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Walker Mill slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #229 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is less Hispanic than neighboring District Heights (9.4% Hispanic), Peppermill Village (14.2% Hispanic), Capitol Heights (13.2% Hispanic), Seat Pleasant (16.6% Hispanic), and Maryland Park (25.3% Hispanic).

Walker Mill's Native American/Other Population

87 residents of Walker Mill identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Walker Mill roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Peppermill Village (0.6% Native American/Other), and Seat Pleasant (0.6% Native American/Other). Walker Mill is less Native American/Other than neighboring District Heights (0.9% Native American/Other), Capitol Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Maryland Park (1.1% Native American/Other).

Walker Mill's Multiracial Population

326 residents of Walker Mill identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Walker Mill roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Walker Mill is ranked #441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Walker Mill is more Multiracial than neighboring District Heights (2.4% Multiracial), Peppermill Village (2.3% Multiracial), Capitol Heights (2.3% Multiracial), and Maryland Park (2.4% Multiracial). Walker Mill is less Multiracial than neighboring Seat Pleasant (2.8% Multiracial).

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