Edmonston, MD Demographics

A map of Edmonston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	665	961	50.9%	59.4%
Black	454	387	34.7%	23.9%
White	134	179	10.3%	11.1%
Asian	31	10	2.4%	0.6%
Multiracial	20	59	1.5%	3.6%
Native American/Other	3	21	0.2%	1.3%

Edmonston, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,307, a large decrease from the 1,617 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.9% Hispanic, 34.7% Black, 10.3% White, 2.4% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edmonston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edmonston 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 Edmonston, that probability was 57.6% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edmonston is ranked the 309th 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). Edmonston was ranked the 297th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edmonston's White Population

134 residents of Edmonston, or 10.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edmonston is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Edmonston ranks 480th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's White population has declined by an estimated 25.1%. White residents' share of Edmonston's population has decreased from 11.1% to 10.3%.

Edmonston is more White than neighboring Bladensburg (0.6% White), and North Brentwood (6.4% White). Edmonston is less White than neighboring Riverdale Park (16.7% White), Cottage City (19.9% White), and Colmar Manor (11% White).

Edmonston's Black Population

454 residents of Edmonston, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edmonston is higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Edmonston ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's Black population has grown by an estimated 17.3%. Black residents' share of Edmonston's population has increased from 23.9% to 34.7%.

Edmonston is more Black than neighboring Riverdale Park (24.6% Black), Cottage City (32.6% Black), and Colmar Manor (22.1% Black). Edmonston is less Black than neighboring Bladensburg (53.6% Black), and North Brentwood (47.6% Black).

Edmonston's Asian Population

31 residents of Edmonston, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edmonston is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Edmonston ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 210.0%. Asian residents' share of Edmonston's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.4%.

Edmonston is more Asian than neighboring Bladensburg (0.7% Asian). Edmonston is less Asian than neighboring Riverdale Park (3.9% Asian), North Brentwood (4.6% Asian), Cottage City (5.4% Asian), and Colmar Manor (6.5% Asian).

Edmonston's Hispanic Population

665 residents of Edmonston, or 50.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edmonston is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Edmonston ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Edmonston's population has decreased from 59.4% to 50.9%.

Edmonston is more Hispanic than neighboring Bladensburg (41.9% Hispanic), Riverdale Park (49.2% Hispanic), North Brentwood (33.8% Hispanic), and Cottage City (36.3% Hispanic). Edmonston is less Hispanic than neighboring Colmar Manor (57.5% Hispanic).

Edmonston's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Edmonston, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edmonston is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Edmonston ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edmonston's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Edmonston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bladensburg (0% Native American/Other), Riverdale Park (0.1% Native American/Other), and Colmar Manor (0% Native American/Other). Edmonston is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Brentwood (3% Native American/Other), and Cottage City (2.4% Native American/Other).

Edmonston's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Edmonston, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edmonston is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Edmonston ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edmonston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Edmonston's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.5%.

Edmonston is less Multiracial than neighboring Bladensburg (3.1% Multiracial), Riverdale Park (5.4% Multiracial), North Brentwood (4.5% Multiracial), Cottage City (3.4% Multiracial), and Colmar Manor (2.8% 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.