Baden, MD Demographics

A map of Baden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,320	721	56.8%	34.1%
White	819	1,029	35.2%	48.7%
Multiracial	105	146	4.5%	6.9%
Hispanic	59	181	2.5%	8.6%
Asian	22	22	0.9%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.7%

Baden, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,325, an increase from the 2,114 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% Black, 35.2% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baden 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 Baden, that probability was 63.4% in 2020 and 55.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baden is ranked the 271st 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). Baden was ranked the 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baden's White Population

819 residents of Baden, or 35.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baden is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Baden ranks 388th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's White population has declined by an estimated 20.4%. White residents' share of Baden's population has decreased from 48.7% to 35.2%.

Baden is more White than neighboring Aquasco (27.1% White), and Marlton (6.1% White). Baden is less White than neighboring Croom (48.6% White), Cedarville (51.9% White), and Dunkirk (79.5% White).

Baden's Black Population

1,320 residents of Baden, or 56.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baden is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Baden ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's Black population has grown by an estimated 83.1%. Black residents' share of Baden's population has increased from 34.1% to 56.8%.

Baden is more Black than neighboring Croom (39.9% Black), Cedarville (10.5% Black), Dunkirk (5% Black), and Aquasco (49.5% Black). Baden is less Black than neighboring Marlton (86.4% Black).

Baden's Asian Population

22 residents of Baden, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baden is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Baden ranks 324th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Baden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Baden is more Asian than neighboring Croom (0.4% Asian), Cedarville (0% Asian), and Marlton (0.6% Asian). Baden is less Asian than neighboring Dunkirk (1.3% Asian), and Aquasco (2.1% Asian).

Baden's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Baden, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baden is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Baden ranks 160th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Baden's population has decreased from 8.6% to 2.5%.

Baden is less Hispanic than neighboring Croom (5.9% Hispanic), Cedarville (20.5% Hispanic), Dunkirk (12.5% Hispanic), Aquasco (9% Hispanic), and Marlton (4% Hispanic).

Baden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Baden, 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 Baden is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baden ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baden's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Baden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Croom (1.9% Native American/Other), Dunkirk (0.4% Native American/Other), Aquasco (8.9% Native American/Other), and Marlton (2.2% Native American/Other).

Baden's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Baden, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baden is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Baden ranks 38th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Baden's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.5%.

Baden is more Multiracial than neighboring Croom (3.4% Multiracial), Dunkirk (1.3% Multiracial), Aquasco (3.3% Multiracial), and Marlton (0.8% Multiracial). Baden is less Multiracial than neighboring Cedarville (17% 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.