Annapolis, MD Demographics

A map of Annapolis's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,347	20,153	57.3%	49.4%
Black	8,236	8,746	20.2%	21.4%
Hispanic	6,013	9,327	14.8%	22.9%
Multiracial	1,600	1,367	3.9%	3.3%
Asian	1,236	1,001	3.0%	2.5%
Native American/Other	288	218	0.7%	0.5%

Annapolis, Maryland has an estimated population of 40,720, a less than 1% change from the 40,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.3% White, 20.2% Black, 14.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Annapolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Annapolis has become considerably less 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 Annapolis, that probability was 65.6% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Annapolis is ranked the 24th 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). Annapolis was ranked the 24th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Annapolis's White Population

23,347 residents of Annapolis, or 57.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Annapolis is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Annapolis ranks 384th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Annapolis's population has increased from 49.4% to 57.3%.

Annapolis is more White than neighboring Naval Academy (56.4% White), and Highland Beach (18.7% White). Annapolis is less White than neighboring Annapolis Neck (83.9% White), Parole (78% White), and Edgewater (79.5% White).

Annapolis's Black Population

8,236 residents of Annapolis, or 20.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Annapolis is lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Annapolis ranks 159th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Annapolis's population has decreased from 21.4% to 20.2%.

Annapolis is more Black than neighboring Naval Academy (8.7% Black), Annapolis Neck (2.9% Black), Parole (7.4% Black), and Edgewater (6.3% Black). Annapolis is less Black than neighboring Highland Beach (57.9% Black).

Annapolis's Asian Population

1,236 residents of Annapolis, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Annapolis is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Annapolis ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.5%. Asian residents' share of Annapolis's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.0%.

Annapolis is more Asian than neighboring Annapolis Neck (1.5% Asian), Parole (2.8% Asian), Highland Beach (0% Asian), and Edgewater (1.5% Asian). Annapolis is less Asian than neighboring Naval Academy (7% Asian).

Annapolis's Hispanic Population

6,013 residents of Annapolis, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Annapolis is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Annapolis ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Annapolis's population has decreased from 22.9% to 14.8%.

Annapolis is more Hispanic than neighboring Annapolis Neck (7.7% Hispanic), Parole (6.8% Hispanic), Highland Beach (0% Hispanic), and Edgewater (9% Hispanic). Annapolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Naval Academy (20.3% Hispanic).

Annapolis's Native American/Other Population

288 residents of Annapolis, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Annapolis is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Annapolis ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Annapolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Annapolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Edgewater (0.2% Native American/Other). Annapolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Naval Academy (2.5% Native American/Other), Annapolis Neck (1.6% Native American/Other), and Parole (1.4% Native American/Other).

Annapolis's Multiracial Population

1,600 residents of Annapolis, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Annapolis is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Annapolis ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Annapolis's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Annapolis's population has increased from 3.3% to 3.9%.

Annapolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Annapolis Neck (2.5% Multiracial), Parole (3.6% Multiracial), and Edgewater (3.5% Multiracial). Annapolis is less Multiracial than neighboring Naval Academy (5.1% Multiracial), and Highland Beach (23.4% 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.