Dundalk, MD Demographics

A map of Dundalk's Population by Race

Dundalk, Maryland has an estimated population of 65,969, a slight decrease from the 67,796 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.7% White, 16.2% Black, 13.9% Hispanic, 5.2% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dundalk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dundalk 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 Dundalk, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 57.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dundalk is ranked the 12th 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). Dundalk was ranked the 11th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dundalk's White Population

40,688 residents of Dundalk, or 61.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dundalk is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Dundalk ranks 332nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's White population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. White residents' share of Dundalk's population has decreased from 62.8% to 61.7%.

Dundalk is more White than neighboring Rosedale (40.1% White), Essex (54.7% White), Rossville (34.4% White), and Overlea (56.9% White). Dundalk is less White than neighboring Edgemere (87.3% White).

Dundalk's Black Population

10,705 residents of Dundalk, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dundalk is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Dundalk ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.4%. Black residents' share of Dundalk's population has increased from 14.0% to 16.2%.

Dundalk is more Black than neighboring Edgemere (2.6% Black). Dundalk is less Black than neighboring Rosedale (40.3% Black), Essex (29.2% Black), Rossville (49.6% Black), and Overlea (28.8% Black).

Dundalk's Asian Population

1,318 residents of Dundalk, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dundalk is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Dundalk ranks 236th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Dundalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Dundalk is more Asian than neighboring Essex (1.5% Asian). Dundalk is less Asian than neighboring Edgemere (4.7% Asian), Rosedale (5.3% Asian), Rossville (8.1% Asian), and Overlea (6% Asian).

Dundalk's Hispanic Population

9,180 residents of Dundalk, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dundalk is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Dundalk ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dundalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.9%.

Dundalk is more Hispanic than neighboring Edgemere (0.8% Hispanic), Rosedale (10.4% Hispanic), Essex (6.2% Hispanic), Rossville (3.7% Hispanic), and Overlea (3.7% Hispanic).

Dundalk's Native American/Other Population

674 residents of Dundalk, 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 Dundalk is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Dundalk ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dundalk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Dundalk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgemere (0.7% Native American/Other), Rosedale (0.5% Native American/Other), and Overlea (0.8% Native American/Other). Dundalk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex (1.4% Native American/Other), and Rossville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Dundalk's Multiracial Population

3,404 residents of Dundalk, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dundalk is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Dundalk ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dundalk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Dundalk's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.2%.

Dundalk is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgemere (3.9% Multiracial), Rosedale (3.3% Multiracial), Rossville (2.9% Multiracial), and Overlea (3.8% Multiracial). Dundalk is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex (6.9% 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.