Abingdon, MD Demographics

A map of Abingdon's Population by Race

Abingdon, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,019, an increase from the 4,826 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.0% White, 33.9% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 6.9% Hispanic, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Abingdon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Abingdon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Abingdon, that probability was 60.7% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Abingdon is ranked the 203rd most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. 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). Abingdon was ranked the 209th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Abingdon's White Population

2,511 residents of Abingdon, or 50.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Abingdon is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Abingdon ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Abingdon's population has decreased from 53.5% to 50.0%.

Abingdon is more White than neighboring Edgewood (39.5% White). Abingdon is less White than neighboring Riverside (55.4% White), Bel Air South (74.9% White), Perryman (59.5% White), and Joppatowne (69% White).

Abingdon's Black Population

1,702 residents of Abingdon, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Abingdon is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Abingdon ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Abingdon's population has increased from 31.7% to 33.9%.

Abingdon is more Black than neighboring Riverside (32% Black), Bel Air South (8.9% Black), Perryman (32.2% Black), and Joppatowne (20.5% Black). Abingdon is less Black than neighboring Edgewood (37.5% Black).

Abingdon's Asian Population

92 residents of Abingdon, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Abingdon is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Abingdon ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.3%. Asian residents' share of Abingdon's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.8%.

Abingdon is more Asian than neighboring Edgewood (1.2% Asian), and Perryman (1.7% Asian). Abingdon is less Asian than neighboring Riverside (2.3% Asian), Bel Air South (5.4% Asian), and Joppatowne (2.1% Asian).

Abingdon's Hispanic Population

345 residents of Abingdon, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Abingdon is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Abingdon ranks 250th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Abingdon's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.9%.

Abingdon is more Hispanic than neighboring Riverside (6.8% Hispanic), Bel Air South (5.9% Hispanic), Perryman (4.8% Hispanic), and Joppatowne (4.2% Hispanic). Abingdon is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgewood (11.4% Hispanic).

Abingdon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Abingdon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Abingdon is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Abingdon ranks 78th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Abingdon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Abingdon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0.4% Native American/Other), Edgewood (0.3% Native American/Other), Bel Air South (0.6% Native American/Other), and Joppatowne (0.3% Native American/Other).

Abingdon's Multiracial Population

369 residents of Abingdon, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Abingdon is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Abingdon ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Abingdon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 78.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Abingdon's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.4%.

Abingdon is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (3% Multiracial), Bel Air South (4.4% Multiracial), Perryman (1.8% Multiracial), and Joppatowne (3.8% Multiracial). Abingdon is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgewood (10.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.