Arbutus, MD Demographics

A map of Arbutus's Population by Race

Arbutus, Maryland has an estimated population of 22,507, an increase from the 21,655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% White, 13.5% Black, 11.7% Asian, 8.9% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arbutus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arbutus 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 Arbutus, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 58.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arbutus is ranked the 65th 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). Arbutus was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arbutus's White Population

13,856 residents of Arbutus, or 61.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arbutus is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Arbutus ranks 330th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's White population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Arbutus's population has decreased from 63.1% to 61.6%.

Arbutus is more White than neighboring Catonsville (59.3% White), Baltimore Highlands (32.4% White), and Elkridge (34.8% White). Arbutus is less White than neighboring Lansdowne (63.6% White), and Linthicum (75% White).

Arbutus's Black Population

3,038 residents of Arbutus, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arbutus is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Arbutus ranks 227th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. Black residents' share of Arbutus's population has increased from 11.9% to 13.5%.

Arbutus is more Black than neighboring Linthicum (8.6% Black). Arbutus is less Black than neighboring Lansdowne (17% Black), Catonsville (17.3% Black), Baltimore Highlands (26.3% Black), and Elkridge (30.6% Black).

Arbutus's Asian Population

2,637 residents of Arbutus, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arbutus is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Arbutus ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Asian residents' share of Arbutus's population has decreased from 14.3% to 11.7%.

Arbutus is more Asian than neighboring Lansdowne (0% Asian), Linthicum (4.9% Asian), Catonsville (10.2% Asian), and Baltimore Highlands (3% Asian). Arbutus is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (22.4% Asian).

Arbutus's Hispanic Population

2,000 residents of Arbutus, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arbutus is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Arbutus ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 89.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Arbutus's population has increased from 4.9% to 8.9%.

Arbutus is more Hispanic than neighboring Linthicum (5.6% Hispanic), Catonsville (7.3% Hispanic), and Elkridge (6.2% Hispanic). Arbutus is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansdowne (13% Hispanic), and Baltimore Highlands (30.2% Hispanic).

Arbutus's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Arbutus, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arbutus is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Arbutus ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arbutus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Arbutus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linthicum (0.2% Native American/Other). Arbutus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Catonsville (0.6% Native American/Other), Baltimore Highlands (4.6% Native American/Other), and Elkridge (0.6% Native American/Other).

Arbutus's Multiracial Population

865 residents of Arbutus, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arbutus is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Arbutus ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arbutus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Arbutus's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.8%.

Arbutus is more Multiracial than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (3.4% Multiracial). Arbutus is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansdowne (6% Multiracial), Linthicum (5.7% Multiracial), Catonsville (5.3% Multiracial), and Elkridge (5.3% 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.