Elkridge, MD Demographics

A map of Elkridge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,152	9,065	34.8%	36.0%
Black	8,050	6,814	30.6%	27.1%
Asian	5,885	5,217	22.4%	20.7%
Hispanic	1,635	2,416	6.2%	9.6%
Multiracial	1,391	1,404	5.3%	5.6%
Native American/Other	170	255	0.6%	1.0%

Elkridge, Maryland has an estimated population of 26,283, an increase from the 25,171 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.8% White, 30.6% Black, 22.4% Asian, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elkridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elkridge has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Elkridge, that probability was 74.2% in 2020 and 72.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elkridge is ranked the 52nd 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). Elkridge was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elkridge's White Population

9,152 residents of Elkridge, or 34.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elkridge is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Elkridge ranks 422nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Elkridge's population has decreased from 36.0% to 34.8%.

Elkridge is more White than neighboring Jessup (26.8% White). Elkridge is less White than neighboring Ilchester (48.7% White), Arbutus (61.6% White), Catonsville (59.3% White), and Severn (39% White).

Elkridge's Black Population

8,050 residents of Elkridge, or 30.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elkridge is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Elkridge ranks 129th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Elkridge's population has increased from 27.1% to 30.6%.

Elkridge is more Black than neighboring Ilchester (11.9% Black), Arbutus (13.5% Black), and Catonsville (17.3% Black). Elkridge is less Black than neighboring Jessup (55.3% Black), and Severn (34.6% Black).

Elkridge's Asian Population

5,885 residents of Elkridge, or 22.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elkridge is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Elkridge ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Asian residents' share of Elkridge's population has increased from 20.7% to 22.4%.

Elkridge is more Asian than neighboring Ilchester (19.1% Asian), Jessup (6.2% Asian), Arbutus (11.7% Asian), Catonsville (10.2% Asian), and Severn (8.6% Asian).

Elkridge's Hispanic Population

1,635 residents of Elkridge, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elkridge is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Elkridge ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Elkridge's population has decreased from 9.6% to 6.2%.

Elkridge is less Hispanic than neighboring Ilchester (12.9% Hispanic), Jessup (8.1% Hispanic), Arbutus (8.9% Hispanic), Catonsville (7.3% Hispanic), and Severn (10.9% Hispanic).

Elkridge's Native American/Other Population

170 residents of Elkridge, 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 Elkridge is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Elkridge ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Elkridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Elkridge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ilchester (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arbutus (0.5% Native American/Other). Elkridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jessup (0.7% Native American/Other), and Severn (0.9% Native American/Other).

Elkridge's Multiracial Population

1,391 residents of Elkridge, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elkridge is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Elkridge ranks 116th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elkridge's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Elkridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Elkridge is more Multiracial than neighboring Jessup (2.9% Multiracial), and Arbutus (3.8% Multiracial). Elkridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Ilchester (7% Multiracial), and Severn (6.1% 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.