Darnestown, MD Demographics

A map of Darnestown's Population by Race

Darnestown, Maryland has an estimated population of 7,051, an increase from the 6,723 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.4% White, 16.1% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.7% Black, and 1.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Darnestown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Darnestown has become 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 Darnestown, that probability was 50.5% in 2020 and 45.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Darnestown is ranked the 170th 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). Darnestown was ranked the 176th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Darnestown's White Population

5,034 residents of Darnestown, or 71.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Darnestown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Darnestown ranks 307th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Darnestown's population has increased from 68.2% to 71.4%.

Darnestown is more White than neighboring North Potomac (42.1% White), Travilah (49.3% White), Lowes Island (65.5% White), Great Falls (63.8% White), and Germantown (23.2% White).

Darnestown's Black Population

117 residents of Darnestown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Darnestown is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Darnestown ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. Black residents' share of Darnestown's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.7%.

Darnestown is more Black than neighboring Great Falls (1.6% Black). Darnestown is less Black than neighboring North Potomac (6.1% Black), Travilah (5% Black), Lowes Island (3.6% Black), and Germantown (27.2% Black).

Darnestown's Asian Population

1,136 residents of Darnestown, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Darnestown is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Darnestown ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Asian residents' share of Darnestown's population has increased from 14.4% to 16.1%.

Darnestown is more Asian than neighboring Lowes Island (15.8% Asian). Darnestown is less Asian than neighboring North Potomac (40.5% Asian), Travilah (33.5% Asian), Great Falls (23.7% Asian), and Germantown (21% Asian).

Darnestown's Hispanic Population

518 residents of Darnestown, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Darnestown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Darnestown ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Darnestown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Darnestown is more Hispanic than neighboring North Potomac (6.6% Hispanic), and Great Falls (3.6% Hispanic). Darnestown is less Hispanic than neighboring Travilah (7.4% Hispanic), Lowes Island (7.7% Hispanic), and Germantown (22.9% Hispanic).

Darnestown's Native American/Other Population

132 residents of Darnestown, 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 Darnestown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Darnestown ranks 368th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 288.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Darnestown's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.9%.

Darnestown is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Potomac (1% Native American/Other), Travilah (0.7% Native American/Other), Lowes Island (0.4% Native American/Other), and Germantown (0.5% Native American/Other). Darnestown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Great Falls (2.2% Native American/Other).

Darnestown's Multiracial Population

114 residents of Darnestown, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Darnestown is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Darnestown ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Darnestown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Darnestown's population has decreased from 4.9% to 1.6%.

Darnestown is less Multiracial than neighboring North Potomac (3.7% Multiracial), Travilah (4.1% Multiracial), Lowes Island (6.9% Multiracial), Great Falls (5% Multiracial), and Germantown (5.2% 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.