Burtonsville, MD Demographics

A map of Burtonsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,834	4,062	37.6%	42.8%
Asian	2,256	1,833	22.1%	19.3%
White	2,167	1,963	21.2%	20.7%
Hispanic	1,377	1,181	13.5%	12.4%
Multiracial	359	362	3.5%	3.8%
Native American/Other	210	97	2.1%	1.0%

Burtonsville, Maryland has an estimated population of 10,203, an increase from the 9,498 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.6% Black, 22.1% Asian, 21.2% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, and 2.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burtonsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burtonsville 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 Burtonsville, that probability was 72.0% in 2020 and 74.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burtonsville is ranked the 138th 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). Burtonsville was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burtonsville's White Population

2,167 residents of Burtonsville, or 21.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burtonsville is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Burtonsville ranks 458th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Burtonsville's population has increased from 20.7% to 21.2%.

Burtonsville is more White than neighboring Fairland (11.3% White), and Konterra (9.7% White). Burtonsville is less White than neighboring Fulton (44.8% White), West Laurel (40.7% White), and Spencerville (48.8% White).

Burtonsville's Black Population

3,834 residents of Burtonsville, or 37.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burtonsville is higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Burtonsville ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Black residents' share of Burtonsville's population has decreased from 42.8% to 37.6%.

Burtonsville is more Black than neighboring Fulton (10.2% Black), West Laurel (15.1% Black), and Spencerville (0.2% Black). Burtonsville is less Black than neighboring Fairland (57.9% Black), and Konterra (61.6% Black).

Burtonsville's Asian Population

2,256 residents of Burtonsville, or 22.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burtonsville is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Burtonsville ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. Asian residents' share of Burtonsville's population has increased from 19.3% to 22.1%.

Burtonsville is more Asian than neighboring Fairland (8.6% Asian), West Laurel (10.7% Asian), Spencerville (11.4% Asian), and Konterra (13.3% Asian). Burtonsville is less Asian than neighboring Fulton (28.4% Asian).

Burtonsville's Hispanic Population

1,377 residents of Burtonsville, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burtonsville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Burtonsville ranks 108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Burtonsville's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.5%.

Burtonsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Fulton (2.8% Hispanic), and Konterra (9.6% Hispanic). Burtonsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairland (16.7% Hispanic), West Laurel (14.6% Hispanic), and Spencerville (32.8% Hispanic).

Burtonsville's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Burtonsville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burtonsville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burtonsville ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 116.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burtonsville's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.1%.

Burtonsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fulton (0.7% Native American/Other), Fairland (1.9% Native American/Other), Spencerville (1.8% Native American/Other), and Konterra (1.5% Native American/Other). Burtonsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (3.6% Native American/Other).

Burtonsville's Multiracial Population

359 residents of Burtonsville, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burtonsville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Burtonsville ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burtonsville's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Burtonsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Burtonsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Fulton (13.1% Multiracial), Fairland (3.6% Multiracial), West Laurel (15.3% Multiracial), Spencerville (5% Multiracial), and Konterra (4.2% 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.