Croom, MD Demographics

A map of Croom's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,175	1,089	48.6%	40.0%
Black	964	1,126	39.9%	41.4%
Hispanic	142	274	5.9%	10.1%
Multiracial	83	160	3.4%	5.9%
Native American/Other	45	41	1.9%	1.5%
Asian	9	30	0.4%	1.1%

Croom, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,418, a large decrease from the 2,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.6% White, 39.9% Black, 5.9% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.9% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Croom, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Croom has become considerably less 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 Croom, that probability was 65.4% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Croom is ranked the 268th 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). Croom was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Croom's White Population

1,175 residents of Croom, or 48.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Croom is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Croom ranks 414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Croom's population has increased from 40.0% to 48.6%.

Croom is more White than neighboring Marlton (6.1% White), Queensland (15.2% White), Upper Marlboro (21.1% White), Rosaryville (3.6% White), and Baden (35.2% White).

Croom's Black Population

964 residents of Croom, or 39.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Croom is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Croom ranks 89th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Black residents' share of Croom's population has decreased from 41.4% to 39.9%.

Croom is less Black than neighboring Marlton (86.4% Black), Queensland (72% Black), Upper Marlboro (70.7% Black), Rosaryville (78.4% Black), and Baden (56.8% Black).

Croom's Asian Population

9 residents of Croom, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Croom is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Croom ranks 318th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Croom's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Croom is more Asian than neighboring Upper Marlboro (0% Asian). Croom is less Asian than neighboring Marlton (0.6% Asian), Queensland (1.6% Asian), Rosaryville (3.9% Asian), and Baden (0.9% Asian).

Croom's Hispanic Population

142 residents of Croom, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Croom is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Croom ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Croom's population has decreased from 10.1% to 5.9%.

Croom is more Hispanic than neighboring Marlton (4% Hispanic), Upper Marlboro (3.4% Hispanic), and Baden (2.5% Hispanic). Croom is less Hispanic than neighboring Queensland (8.3% Hispanic), and Rosaryville (7.9% Hispanic).

Croom's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Croom, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Croom is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Croom ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Croom's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Croom is more Native American/Other than neighboring Queensland (0% Native American/Other), Upper Marlboro (1.2% Native American/Other), and Baden (0% Native American/Other). Croom is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marlton (2.2% Native American/Other), and Rosaryville (2.3% Native American/Other).

Croom's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Croom, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Croom is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Croom ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Croom's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Croom's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.4%.

Croom is more Multiracial than neighboring Marlton (0.8% Multiracial), and Queensland (3% Multiracial). Croom is less Multiracial than neighboring Upper Marlboro (3.7% Multiracial), Rosaryville (3.9% Multiracial), and Baden (4.5% 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.