Crofton, MD Demographics

A map of Crofton's Population by Race

Crofton, Maryland has an estimated population of 29,549, a less than 1% change from the 29,641 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.2% White, 15.8% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 8.5% Asian, 4.8% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Crofton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Crofton 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 Crofton, that probability was 55.1% in 2020 and 58.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Crofton is ranked the 45th 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). Crofton was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Crofton's White Population

18,077 residents of Crofton, or 61.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Crofton is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Crofton ranks 324th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Crofton's population has decreased from 64.3% to 61.2%.

Crofton is more White than neighboring Odenton (47.6% White), and Bowie (26.5% White). Crofton is less White than neighboring Gambrills (72% White), Crownsville (87.6% White), and Arden on the Severn (79.3% White).

Crofton's Black Population

4,655 residents of Crofton, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Crofton is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Crofton ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. Black residents' share of Crofton's population has increased from 14.8% to 15.8%.

Crofton is more Black than neighboring Gambrills (5% Black), Crownsville (0.7% Black), and Arden on the Severn (6.6% Black). Crofton is less Black than neighboring Odenton (28.8% Black), and Bowie (53.4% Black).

Crofton's Asian Population

2,514 residents of Crofton, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Crofton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Crofton ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Asian residents' share of Crofton's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.5%.

Crofton is more Asian than neighboring Odenton (4.6% Asian), Gambrills (5.1% Asian), Bowie (3.3% Asian), and Crownsville (0% Asian). Crofton is less Asian than neighboring Arden on the Severn (8.6% Asian).

Crofton's Hispanic Population

2,694 residents of Crofton, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Crofton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Crofton ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Crofton's population has increased from 7.3% to 9.1%.

Crofton is more Hispanic than neighboring Crownsville (8.6% Hispanic), and Arden on the Severn (2.3% Hispanic). Crofton is less Hispanic than neighboring Odenton (9.7% Hispanic), Gambrills (11.5% Hispanic), and Bowie (10% Hispanic).

Crofton's Native American/Other Population

187 residents of Crofton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Crofton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Crofton ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Crofton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Crofton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gambrills (0.4% Native American/Other), Crownsville (0% Native American/Other), and Arden on the Severn (0% Native American/Other). Crofton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bowie (1.1% Native American/Other).

Crofton's Multiracial Population

1,422 residents of Crofton, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Crofton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Crofton ranks 67th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Crofton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Crofton's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.8%.

Crofton is more Multiracial than neighboring Crownsville (3.1% Multiracial), and Arden on the Severn (3.2% Multiracial). Crofton is less Multiracial than neighboring Odenton (8.7% Multiracial), Gambrills (6% Multiracial), and Bowie (5.8% 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.