Aspen Hill, MD Demographics

A map of Aspen Hill's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	19,495	17,701	36.6%	34.7%
White	16,654	15,098	31.3%	29.6%
Black	8,071	9,318	15.1%	18.2%
Asian	5,007	5,625	9.4%	11.0%
Multiracial	2,587	2,502	4.9%	4.9%
Native American/Other	1,465	819	2.7%	1.6%

Aspen Hill, Maryland has an estimated population of 53,279, an increase from the 51,063 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.6% Hispanic, 31.3% White, 15.1% Black, 9.4% Asian, 4.9% Multiracial, and 2.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aspen Hill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aspen Hill has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Aspen Hill, that probability was 74.4% in 2020 and 73.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aspen Hill is ranked the 17th 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). Aspen Hill was ranked the 18th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aspen Hill's White Population

16,654 residents of Aspen Hill, or 31.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aspen Hill is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Aspen Hill ranks 436th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has increased from 29.6% to 31.3%.

Aspen Hill is more White than neighboring Layhill (20.6% White), Glenmont (19.2% White), and Wheaton (21.4% White). Aspen Hill is less White than neighboring Leisure World (57.4% White), and North Kensington (51.2% White).

Aspen Hill's Black Population

8,071 residents of Aspen Hill, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aspen Hill is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Aspen Hill ranks 181st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Black residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has decreased from 18.2% to 15.1%.

Aspen Hill is more Black than neighboring North Kensington (10% Black). Aspen Hill is less Black than neighboring Leisure World (22.6% Black), Layhill (42.2% Black), Glenmont (26% Black), and Wheaton (19% Black).

Aspen Hill's Asian Population

5,007 residents of Aspen Hill, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aspen Hill is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Aspen Hill ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.0%. Asian residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has decreased from 11.0% to 9.4%.

Aspen Hill is more Asian than neighboring North Kensington (5.7% Asian). Aspen Hill is less Asian than neighboring Leisure World (11.4% Asian), Layhill (14.8% Asian), Glenmont (12.1% Asian), and Wheaton (10% Asian).

Aspen Hill's Hispanic Population

19,495 residents of Aspen Hill, or 36.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aspen Hill is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Aspen Hill ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has increased from 34.7% to 36.6%.

Aspen Hill is more Hispanic than neighboring Leisure World (6.6% Hispanic), Layhill (12.6% Hispanic), and North Kensington (27.6% Hispanic). Aspen Hill is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenmont (38.2% Hispanic), and Wheaton (44.7% Hispanic).

Aspen Hill's Native American/Other Population

1,465 residents of Aspen Hill, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aspen Hill is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Aspen Hill ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 78.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.7%.

Aspen Hill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure World (0.6% Native American/Other), Glenmont (0.8% Native American/Other), Wheaton (1.8% Native American/Other), and North Kensington (1% Native American/Other). Aspen Hill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Layhill (3.5% Native American/Other).

Aspen Hill's Multiracial Population

2,587 residents of Aspen Hill, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aspen Hill is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Aspen Hill ranks 189th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aspen Hill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Aspen Hill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Aspen Hill is more Multiracial than neighboring Leisure World (1.5% Multiracial), Glenmont (3.7% Multiracial), Wheaton (3.1% Multiracial), and North Kensington (4.5% Multiracial). Aspen Hill is less Multiracial than neighboring Layhill (6.3% 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.