Westminster, MD Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Westminster, Maryland had a population of 20,126 in 2020. It was 73.0% White, 8.5% Black, 3.2% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is the 68th 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).

Westminster's White Population

14,699 residents of Westminster identify as White, or 73.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Westminster considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #278 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is less White than neighboring New Windsor (89.3% White), Manchester (85.3% White), Hampstead (85.8% White), Union Bridge (85.5% White), and Taneytown (82.6% White).

Westminster's Black Population

1,710 residents of Westminster identify as Black, or 8.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Westminster considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #264 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is more Black than neighboring New Windsor (2.4% Black), Manchester (3.5% Black), Hampstead (2.8% Black), Union Bridge (5.6% Black), and Taneytown (6.6% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

645 residents of Westminster identify as Asian, or 3.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is more Asian than neighboring New Windsor (1.1% Asian), Manchester (2.6% Asian), Hampstead (2.1% Asian), Union Bridge (0.3% Asian), and Taneytown (0.9% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

1,909 residents of Westminster identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring New Windsor (2.2% Hispanic), Manchester (4.4% Hispanic), Hampstead (4.2% Hispanic), Union Bridge (3.4% Hispanic), and Taneytown (4.1% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

141 residents of Westminster 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 Westminster roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Windsor (0.5% Native American/Other), Manchester (0.4% Native American/Other), Hampstead (0.6% Native American/Other), and Union Bridge (0.4% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

1,022 residents of Westminster identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Westminster roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Westminster is ranked #156 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring New Windsor (4.5% Multiracial), Manchester (3.9% Multiracial), Hampstead (4.5% Multiracial), and Union Bridge (4.8% Multiracial).

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