Chillum, MD Demographics

A map of Chillum's Population by Race

Chillum, Maryland has an estimated population of 34,871, a decrease from the 36,039 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.2% Hispanic, 39.9% Black, 4.3% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chillum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chillum has become more 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 Chillum, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 58.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chillum is ranked the 32nd 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). Chillum was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chillum's White Population

1,497 residents of Chillum, or 4.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chillum is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Chillum ranks 514th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's White population has grown by an estimated 31.0%. White residents' share of Chillum's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.3%.

Chillum is more White than neighboring Langley Park (2.2% White). Chillum is less White than neighboring Hyattsville (28.4% White), Takoma Park (44.6% White), Mount Rainier (18.4% White), and Brentwood (8.3% White).

Chillum's Black Population

13,898 residents of Chillum, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Chillum is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Chillum ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Black residents' share of Chillum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.9%.

Chillum is more Black than neighboring Langley Park (12.6% Black), Hyattsville (24.3% Black), Takoma Park (29.2% Black), and Brentwood (29.6% Black). Chillum is less Black than neighboring Mount Rainier (43.2% Black).

Chillum's Asian Population

737 residents of Chillum, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chillum is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Chillum ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Asian residents' share of Chillum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Chillum is more Asian than neighboring Langley Park (0.5% Asian), Mount Rainier (1.2% Asian), and Brentwood (1.5% Asian). Chillum is less Asian than neighboring Hyattsville (5.1% Asian), and Takoma Park (4.7% Asian).

Chillum's Hispanic Population

17,505 residents of Chillum, or 50.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chillum is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Chillum ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Chillum's population has decreased from 52.1% to 50.2%.

Chillum is more Hispanic than neighboring Hyattsville (37.5% Hispanic), Takoma Park (14.1% Hispanic), and Mount Rainier (34.7% Hispanic). Chillum is less Hispanic than neighboring Langley Park (83.2% Hispanic), and Brentwood (55.1% Hispanic).

Chillum's Native American/Other Population

387 residents of Chillum, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chillum is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Chillum ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chillum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Chillum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Langley Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Hyattsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Takoma Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Mount Rainier (0.4% Native American/Other), and Brentwood (0.4% Native American/Other).

Chillum's Multiracial Population

847 residents of Chillum, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chillum is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Chillum ranks 496th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chillum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Chillum's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.4%.

Chillum is more Multiracial than neighboring Langley Park (0.7% Multiracial), and Mount Rainier (2.2% Multiracial). Chillum is less Multiracial than neighboring Hyattsville (4% Multiracial), Takoma Park (6.6% Multiracial), and Brentwood (5.1% 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.