Baltimore, MD Demographics

A map of Baltimore's Population by Race

Baltimore, Maryland had a population of 585,708 in 2020. It was 26.9% White, 57.3% Black, 3.6% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Baltimore, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is the most populous. 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's White Population

157,296 residents of Baltimore identify as White, or 26.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Baltimore considerably less than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #439 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is less White than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (44% White), Brooklyn Park (54.6% White), Lansdowne (45.5% White), Towson (66.3% White), and Arbutus (63.1% White).

Baltimore's Black Population

335,615 residents of Baltimore identify as Black, or 57.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Baltimore considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #56 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is more Black than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (20% Black), Brooklyn Park (20.7% Black), Lansdowne (23.3% Black), Towson (17.2% Black), and Arbutus (11.9% Black).

Baltimore's Asian Population

21,020 residents of Baltimore identify as Asian, or 3.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Baltimore roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #158 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is less Asian than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (3.9% Asian), Brooklyn Park (3.7% Asian), Lansdowne (4.1% Asian), Towson (6.3% Asian), and Arbutus (14.3% Asian).

Baltimore's Hispanic Population

45,927 residents of Baltimore identify as Hispanic, or 7.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Baltimore roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #180 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is more Hispanic than neighboring Towson (5.5% Hispanic), and Arbutus (4.9% Hispanic). Baltimore is less Hispanic than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (25.8% Hispanic), Brooklyn Park (14.2% Hispanic), and Lansdowne (20.8% Hispanic).

Baltimore's Native American/Other Population

4,762 residents of Baltimore identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Baltimore roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #181 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Towson (0.5% Native American/Other), and Arbutus (0.6% Native American/Other). Baltimore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (1% Native American/Other), Brooklyn Park (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lansdowne (1% Native American/Other).

Baltimore's Multiracial Population

21,088 residents of Baltimore identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Baltimore roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Baltimore is ranked #342 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Baltimore is less Multiracial than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (5.2% Multiracial), Brooklyn Park (5.9% Multiracial), Lansdowne (5.3% Multiracial), Towson (4.2% Multiracial), and Arbutus (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.