Ellerslie, MD Demographics
A map of Ellerslie's Population by Race
Ellerslie, Maryland has an estimated population of 514, a large decrease from the 651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.8% White, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ellerslie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Ellerslie 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 Ellerslie, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Ellerslie is ranked the 378th 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). Ellerslie was ranked the 359th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Ellerslie's White Population
482 residents of Ellerslie, or 93.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ellerslie is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Ellerslie ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's White population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. White residents' share of Ellerslie's population has increased from 93.2% to 93.8%.
Ellerslie is more White than neighboring Cumberland (85.3% White), and La Vale (90.8% White). Ellerslie is less White than neighboring Corriganville (97.6% White), Bowmans Addition (99.4% White), and Barrelville (100% White).
Ellerslie's Black Population
0 residents of Ellerslie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ellerslie is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Ellerslie ranks 471st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ellerslie's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.
Ellerslie is less Black than neighboring Corriganville (0.2% Black), Cumberland (4.1% Black), and La Vale (2.3% Black).
Ellerslie's Asian Population
0 residents of Ellerslie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ellerslie is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Ellerslie ranks 444th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ellerslie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Ellerslie is less Asian than neighboring Cumberland (0.7% Asian), and La Vale (1.4% Asian).
Ellerslie's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Ellerslie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ellerslie is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ellerslie ranks 438th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ellerslie's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.
Ellerslie is less Hispanic than neighboring Cumberland (2.4% Hispanic), and La Vale (2.7% Hispanic).
Ellerslie's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Ellerslie, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ellerslie is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ellerslie ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Ellerslie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Ellerslie is less Native American/Other than neighboring Corriganville (1.6% Native American/Other), Cumberland (0.8% Native American/Other), and La Vale (0.6% Native American/Other).
Ellerslie's Multiracial Population
32 residents of Ellerslie, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ellerslie is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ellerslie ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Ellerslie's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ellerslie's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.2%.
Ellerslie is more Multiracial than neighboring Corriganville (0.6% Multiracial), Bowmans Addition (0.6% Multiracial), Barrelville (0% Multiracial), and La Vale (2.1% Multiracial). Ellerslie is less Multiracial than neighboring Cumberland (6.7% 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.