Baltimore, MD Demographics

A map of Baltimore's Population by Race

Baltimore, Maryland has an estimated population of 573,243, a slight decrease from the 585,708 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.5% Black, 26.0% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baltimore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baltimore has become slightly 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 Baltimore, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baltimore is ranked the 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 was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baltimore's White Population

148,914 residents of Baltimore, or 26.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baltimore is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Baltimore ranks 439th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Baltimore's population has decreased from 26.9% to 26.0%.

Baltimore is less White than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (32.4% White), Brooklyn Park (47.5% White), Lansdowne (63.6% White), Towson (66.6% White), and Arbutus (61.6% White).

Baltimore's Black Population

335,489 residents of Baltimore, or 58.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baltimore is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Baltimore ranks 56th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Baltimore's population has increased from 57.3% to 58.5%.

Baltimore is more Black than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (26.3% Black), Brooklyn Park (23.9% Black), Lansdowne (17% Black), Towson (16.5% Black), and Arbutus (13.5% Black).

Baltimore's Asian Population

14,688 residents of Baltimore, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baltimore is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Baltimore ranks 160th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.1%. Asian residents' share of Baltimore's population has decreased from 3.6% to 2.6%.

Baltimore is more Asian than neighboring Lansdowne (0% Asian). Baltimore is less Asian than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (3% Asian), Brooklyn Park (3.7% Asian), Towson (6% Asian), and Arbutus (11.7% Asian).

Baltimore's Hispanic Population

47,018 residents of Baltimore, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baltimore is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Baltimore ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Baltimore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 8.2%.

Baltimore is more Hispanic than neighboring Towson (6% Hispanic). Baltimore is less Hispanic than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (30.2% Hispanic), Brooklyn Park (19.2% Hispanic), Lansdowne (13% Hispanic), and Arbutus (8.9% Hispanic).

Baltimore's Native American/Other Population

4,568 residents of Baltimore, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baltimore is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baltimore ranks 197th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baltimore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Baltimore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Lansdowne (0.5% Native American/Other), Towson (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arbutus (0.5% Native American/Other). Baltimore is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (4.6% Native American/Other).

Baltimore's Multiracial Population

22,566 residents of Baltimore, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baltimore is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Baltimore ranks 354th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baltimore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baltimore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Baltimore is more Multiracial than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (3.4% Multiracial), and Arbutus (3.8% Multiracial). Baltimore is less Multiracial than neighboring Brooklyn Park (5.1% Multiracial), Lansdowne (6% Multiracial), and Towson (4.4% 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.