Bladensburg, MD Demographics

A map of Bladensburg's Population by Race

Bladensburg, Maryland has an estimated population of 9,583, a less than 1% change from the 9,657 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.6% Black, 41.9% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% White, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bladensburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bladensburg has become 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 Bladensburg, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 53.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bladensburg is ranked the 143rd 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). Bladensburg was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bladensburg's White Population

59 residents of Bladensburg, or 0.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bladensburg is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Bladensburg ranks 516th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bladensburg's White population has declined by an estimated 79.9%. White residents' share of Bladensburg's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.6%.

Bladensburg is less White than neighboring Edmonston (10.3% White), Cheverly (24% White), Colmar Manor (11% White), Riverdale Park (16.7% White), and Cottage City (19.9% White).

Bladensburg's Black Population

5,140 residents of Bladensburg, or 53.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bladensburg is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Bladensburg ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bladensburg's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Bladensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 53.6%.

Bladensburg is more Black than neighboring Edmonston (34.7% Black), Cheverly (44.7% Black), Colmar Manor (22.1% Black), Riverdale Park (24.6% Black), and Cottage City (32.6% Black).

Bladensburg's Asian Population

68 residents of Bladensburg, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bladensburg is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Bladensburg ranks 296th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bladensburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Asian residents' share of Bladensburg's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Bladensburg is less Asian than neighboring Edmonston (2.4% Asian), Cheverly (4.1% Asian), Colmar Manor (6.5% Asian), Riverdale Park (3.9% Asian), and Cottage City (5.4% Asian).

Bladensburg's Hispanic Population

4,019 residents of Bladensburg, or 41.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bladensburg is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bladensburg ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bladensburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Bladensburg's population has increased from 39.5% to 41.9%.

Bladensburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheverly (16.9% Hispanic), and Cottage City (36.3% Hispanic). Bladensburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Edmonston (50.9% Hispanic), Colmar Manor (57.5% Hispanic), and Riverdale Park (49.2% Hispanic).

Bladensburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Bladensburg ranks 270th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

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

Bladensburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edmonston (0.2% Native American/Other), Cheverly (0.8% Native American/Other), Riverdale Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Cottage City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Bladensburg's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Bladensburg, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bladensburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bladensburg ranks 488th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bladensburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bladensburg's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.1%.

Bladensburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmonston (1.5% Multiracial), and Colmar Manor (2.8% Multiracial). Bladensburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheverly (9.4% Multiracial), Riverdale Park (5.4% Multiracial), and Cottage City (3.4% 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.