Cresaptown, MD Demographics

A map of Cresaptown's Population by Race

Cresaptown, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,121, a decrease from the 5,442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 42.2% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cresaptown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cresaptown has become slightly 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 Cresaptown, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 55.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cresaptown is ranked the 201st 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). Cresaptown was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cresaptown's White Population

2,662 residents of Cresaptown, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cresaptown is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Cresaptown ranks 367th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Cresaptown's population has decreased from 52.6% to 52.0%.

Cresaptown is less White than neighboring Bel Air (87.8% White), Potomac Park (92.8% White), Bowling Green (95.2% White), Bier (100% White), and Carpendale (96.9% White).

Cresaptown's Black Population

2,161 residents of Cresaptown, or 42.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cresaptown is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Cresaptown ranks 87th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Black residents' share of Cresaptown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.2%.

Cresaptown is more Black than neighboring Bel Air (0.2% Black), Potomac Park (0.2% Black), Bowling Green (0% Black), Bier (0% Black), and Carpendale (0.5% Black).

Cresaptown's Asian Population

8 residents of Cresaptown, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cresaptown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Cresaptown ranks 401st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Cresaptown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Cresaptown is more Asian than neighboring Bowling Green (0% Asian), Bier (0% Asian), and Carpendale (0% Asian). Cresaptown is less Asian than neighboring Bel Air (4.4% Asian), and Potomac Park (2.5% Asian).

Cresaptown's Hispanic Population

183 residents of Cresaptown, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cresaptown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Cresaptown ranks 412th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Cresaptown's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.6%.

Cresaptown is more Hispanic than neighboring Bel Air (0% Hispanic), Potomac Park (0% Hispanic), Bowling Green (0% Hispanic), Bier (0% Hispanic), and Carpendale (0% Hispanic).

Cresaptown's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Cresaptown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cresaptown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Cresaptown ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cresaptown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Cresaptown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bel Air (0% Native American/Other), Bowling Green (0% Native American/Other), Bier (0% Native American/Other), and Carpendale (0% Native American/Other). Cresaptown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Potomac Park (1.4% Native American/Other).

Cresaptown's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Cresaptown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cresaptown is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Cresaptown ranks 501st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cresaptown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Cresaptown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Cresaptown is more Multiracial than neighboring Bier (0% Multiracial). Cresaptown is less Multiracial than neighboring Bel Air (7.7% Multiracial), Potomac Park (3.1% Multiracial), Bowling Green (4.8% Multiracial), and Carpendale (2.6% 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.