Burkittsville, MD Demographics

A map of Burkittsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	125	121	92.6%	85.2%
Multiracial	5	11	3.7%	7.7%
Black	3	1	2.2%	0.7%
Native American/Other	2	3	1.5%	2.1%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.4%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	2.8%

Burkittsville, Maryland has an estimated population of 135, a decrease from the 142 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.6% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burkittsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burkittsville 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 Burkittsville, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 14.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burkittsville is ranked the 469th 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). Burkittsville was ranked the 477th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burkittsville's White Population

125 residents of Burkittsville, or 92.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burkittsville is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Burkittsville ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Burkittsville's population has increased from 85.2% to 92.6%.

Burkittsville is more White than neighboring Yarrowsburg (81.9% White). Burkittsville is less White than neighboring Gapland (100% White), Brownsville (100% White), Rohrersville (100% White), and Trego-Rohrersville Station (100% White).

Burkittsville's Black Population

3 residents of Burkittsville, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burkittsville is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Burkittsville ranks 457th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Burkittsville's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Burkittsville is more Black than neighboring Gapland (0% Black), Brownsville (0% Black), Rohrersville (0% Black), Yarrowsburg (0% Black), and Trego-Rohrersville Station (0% Black).

Burkittsville's Asian Population

0 residents of Burkittsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burkittsville is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Burkittsville ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Burkittsville's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Burkittsville's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Burkittsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burkittsville is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Burkittsville ranks 399th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burkittsville's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Burkittsville's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Burkittsville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burkittsville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burkittsville ranks 10th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burkittsville's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Burkittsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gapland (0% Native American/Other), Brownsville (0% Native American/Other), Rohrersville (0% Native American/Other), Yarrowsburg (0% Native American/Other), and Trego-Rohrersville Station (0% Native American/Other).

Burkittsville's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Burkittsville, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burkittsville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Burkittsville ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkittsville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Burkittsville's population has decreased from 7.7% to 3.7%.

Burkittsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Gapland (0% Multiracial), Brownsville (0% Multiracial), Rohrersville (0% Multiracial), and Trego-Rohrersville Station (0% Multiracial). Burkittsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Yarrowsburg (18.1% 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.