Calverton, MD Demographics

A map of Calverton's Population by Race

Calverton, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,624, a slight increase from the 17,316 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.0% Black, 24.5% Hispanic, 19.6% White, 9.2% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Calverton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Calverton is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Calverton, that probability was 72.1% in 2020 and 72.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Calverton is ranked the 80th 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). Calverton was ranked the 81st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Calverton's White Population

3,458 residents of Calverton, or 19.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Calverton is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Calverton ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Calverton's population has increased from 18.9% to 19.6%.

Calverton is more White than neighboring Fairland (11.3% White), Beltsville (17.7% White), White Oak (9.8% White), and Konterra (9.7% White). Calverton is less White than neighboring Hillandale (29.1% White).

Calverton's Black Population

7,231 residents of Calverton, or 41.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Calverton is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Calverton ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Black residents' share of Calverton's population has decreased from 42.7% to 41.0%.

Calverton is more Black than neighboring Beltsville (27.8% Black), and Hillandale (23% Black). Calverton is less Black than neighboring Fairland (57.9% Black), White Oak (61.5% Black), and Konterra (61.6% Black).

Calverton's Asian Population

1,617 residents of Calverton, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Calverton is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Calverton ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Asian residents' share of Calverton's population has decreased from 15.3% to 9.2%.

Calverton is more Asian than neighboring Fairland (8.6% Asian), Beltsville (7.8% Asian), and White Oak (8.7% Asian). Calverton is less Asian than neighboring Konterra (13.3% Asian).

Calverton's Hispanic Population

4,312 residents of Calverton, or 24.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Calverton is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Calverton ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Calverton's population has increased from 19.1% to 24.5%.

Calverton is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairland (16.7% Hispanic), White Oak (17.1% Hispanic), and Konterra (9.6% Hispanic). Calverton is less Hispanic than neighboring Beltsville (43.9% Hispanic), and Hillandale (32.8% Hispanic).

Calverton's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Calverton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Calverton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Calverton ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Calverton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Calverton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fairland (1.9% Native American/Other), Beltsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Hillandale (1.9% Native American/Other), White Oak (0.4% Native American/Other), and Konterra (1.5% Native American/Other).

Calverton's Multiracial Population

962 residents of Calverton, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Calverton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Calverton ranks 390th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Calverton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 68.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Calverton's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.5%.

Calverton is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairland (3.6% Multiracial), Beltsville (2% Multiracial), Hillandale (4% Multiracial), White Oak (2.6% 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.