Baltimore Highlands, MD Demographics

A map of Baltimore Highlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,662	3,408	32.4%	44.0%
Hispanic	2,481	1,999	30.2%	25.8%
Black	2,155	1,550	26.3%	20.0%
Native American/Other	377	80	4.6%	1.0%
Multiracial	281	403	3.4%	5.2%
Asian	250	300	3.0%	3.9%

Baltimore Highlands, Maryland has an estimated population of 8,206, an increase from the 7,740 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.4% White, 30.2% Hispanic, 26.3% Black, 4.6% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, and 3.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baltimore Highlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baltimore Highlands has become more 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 Baltimore Highlands, that probability was 69.5% in 2020 and 73.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baltimore Highlands is ranked the 160th 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). Baltimore Highlands was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baltimore Highlands's White Population

2,662 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 32.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baltimore Highlands is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Baltimore Highlands ranks 404th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has decreased from 44.0% to 32.4%.

Baltimore Highlands is less White than neighboring Brooklyn Park (47.5% White), Lansdowne (63.6% White), Linthicum (75% White), Ferndale (50.5% White), and Arbutus (61.6% White).

Baltimore Highlands's Black Population

2,155 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 26.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baltimore Highlands is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Baltimore Highlands ranks 168th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 39.0%. Black residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has increased from 20.0% to 26.3%.

Baltimore Highlands is more Black than neighboring Brooklyn Park (23.9% Black), Lansdowne (17% Black), Linthicum (8.6% Black), Ferndale (23.5% Black), and Arbutus (13.5% Black).

Baltimore Highlands's Asian Population

250 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baltimore Highlands is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Baltimore Highlands ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.0%.

Baltimore Highlands is more Asian than neighboring Lansdowne (0% Asian). Baltimore Highlands is less Asian than neighboring Brooklyn Park (3.7% Asian), Linthicum (4.9% Asian), Ferndale (4.4% Asian), and Arbutus (11.7% Asian).

Baltimore Highlands's Hispanic Population

2,481 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 30.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baltimore Highlands is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Baltimore Highlands ranks 36th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has increased from 25.8% to 30.2%.

Baltimore Highlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn Park (19.2% Hispanic), Lansdowne (13% Hispanic), Linthicum (5.6% Hispanic), Ferndale (12.9% Hispanic), and Arbutus (8.9% Hispanic).

Baltimore Highlands's Native American/Other Population

377 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baltimore Highlands is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baltimore Highlands ranks 111th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 371.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.6%.

Baltimore Highlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Lansdowne (0.5% Native American/Other), Linthicum (0.2% Native American/Other), Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other), and Arbutus (0.5% Native American/Other).

Baltimore Highlands's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Baltimore Highlands, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baltimore Highlands is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Baltimore Highlands ranks 148th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore Highlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 30.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Baltimore Highlands's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.4%.

Baltimore Highlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Brooklyn Park (5.1% Multiracial), Lansdowne (6% Multiracial), Linthicum (5.7% Multiracial), Ferndale (7.3% Multiracial), and Arbutus (3.8% 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.