Clarksburg, MD Demographics

A map of Clarksburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	12,790	11,282	42.0%	38.8%
White	7,480	7,342	24.5%	25.3%
Black	4,319	5,521	14.2%	19.0%
Hispanic	3,988	3,385	13.1%	11.7%
Multiracial	1,596	1,302	5.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	314	219	1.0%	0.8%

Clarksburg, Maryland has an estimated population of 30,487, an increase from the 29,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.0% Asian, 24.5% White, 14.2% Black, 13.1% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clarksburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clarksburg has become slightly less racially diverse since 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 Clarksburg, that probability was 73.4% in 2020 and 72.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clarksburg is ranked the 43rd 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). Clarksburg was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clarksburg's White Population

7,480 residents of Clarksburg, or 24.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clarksburg is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Clarksburg ranks 446th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Clarksburg's population has decreased from 25.3% to 24.5%.

Clarksburg is more White than neighboring Germantown (23.2% White), Montgomery Village (23.5% White), and Flower Hill (20% White). Clarksburg is less White than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (48.2% White), and Damascus (56.3% White).

Clarksburg's Black Population

4,319 residents of Clarksburg, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clarksburg is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Clarksburg ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Black residents' share of Clarksburg's population has decreased from 19.0% to 14.2%.

Clarksburg is more Black than neighboring Damascus (8.4% Black). Clarksburg is less Black than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (41.2% Black), Germantown (27.2% Black), Montgomery Village (23.2% Black), and Flower Hill (16.3% Black).

Clarksburg's Asian Population

12,790 residents of Clarksburg, or 42.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clarksburg is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Clarksburg ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Clarksburg's population has increased from 38.8% to 42.0%.

Clarksburg is more Asian than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (1.1% Asian), Germantown (21% Asian), Damascus (6.6% Asian), Montgomery Village (14.2% Asian), and Flower Hill (13.9% Asian).

Clarksburg's Hispanic Population

3,988 residents of Clarksburg, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clarksburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Clarksburg ranks 113th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Clarksburg's population has increased from 11.7% to 13.1%.

Clarksburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (4.7% Hispanic). Clarksburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Germantown (22.9% Hispanic), Damascus (20.5% Hispanic), Montgomery Village (32.5% Hispanic), and Flower Hill (40.4% Hispanic).

Clarksburg's Native American/Other Population

314 residents of Clarksburg, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clarksburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Clarksburg ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clarksburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Clarksburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Germantown (0.5% Native American/Other), and Montgomery Village (0.9% Native American/Other). Clarksburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (1.9% Native American/Other), Damascus (2% Native American/Other), and Flower Hill (3.8% Native American/Other).

Clarksburg's Multiracial Population

1,596 residents of Clarksburg, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clarksburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Clarksburg ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clarksburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Clarksburg's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.

Clarksburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Ten Mile Creek (2.8% Multiracial). Clarksburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Damascus (6.2% Multiracial), Montgomery Village (5.7% Multiracial), and Flower Hill (5.5% 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.