Ellicott City, MD Demographics

A map of Ellicott City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,685	37,098	50.1%	48.8%
Asian	23,080	24,630	30.7%	32.4%
Black	6,775	7,156	9.0%	9.4%
Multiracial	3,869	3,230	5.1%	4.3%
Hispanic	3,382	3,409	4.5%	4.5%
Native American/Other	466	424	0.6%	0.6%

Ellicott City, Maryland has an estimated population of 75,257, a less than 1% change from the 75,947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.1% White, 30.7% Asian, 9.0% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.5% Hispanic, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ellicott City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ellicott City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Ellicott City, that probability was 64.3% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ellicott City is ranked the 7th 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). Ellicott City was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ellicott City's White Population

37,685 residents of Ellicott City, or 50.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ellicott City is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Ellicott City ranks 386th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Ellicott City's population has increased from 48.8% to 50.1%.

Ellicott City is more White than neighboring Columbia (42.3% White), Ilchester (48.7% White), Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (18.5% White), and Milford Mill (7% White). Ellicott City is less White than neighboring Catonsville (59.3% White).

Ellicott City's Black Population

6,775 residents of Ellicott City, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ellicott City is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Ellicott City ranks 251st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Black residents' share of Ellicott City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

Ellicott City is less Black than neighboring Columbia (28% Black), Ilchester (11.9% Black), Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (52.1% Black), Catonsville (17.3% Black), and Milford Mill (80.3% Black).

Ellicott City's Asian Population

23,080 residents of Ellicott City, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ellicott City is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Ellicott City ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Ellicott City's population has decreased from 32.4% to 30.7%.

Ellicott City is more Asian than neighboring Columbia (11.8% Asian), Ilchester (19.1% Asian), Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (14.6% Asian), Catonsville (10.2% Asian), and Milford Mill (1.9% Asian).

Ellicott City's Hispanic Population

3,382 residents of Ellicott City, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ellicott City is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ellicott City ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Ellicott City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Ellicott City is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbia (10.1% Hispanic), Ilchester (12.9% Hispanic), Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (11.1% Hispanic), Catonsville (7.3% Hispanic), and Milford Mill (7.8% Hispanic).

Ellicott City's Native American/Other Population

466 residents of Ellicott City, 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 Ellicott City is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ellicott City ranks 337th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ellicott City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Ellicott City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ilchester (0.4% Native American/Other), and Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (0.5% Native American/Other). Ellicott City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Columbia (0.8% Native American/Other), and Milford Mill (1.1% Native American/Other).

Ellicott City's Multiracial Population

3,869 residents of Ellicott City, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ellicott City is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ellicott City ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ellicott City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ellicott City's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.1%.

Ellicott City is more Multiracial than neighboring Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) (3.2% Multiracial), and Milford Mill (1.9% Multiracial). Ellicott City is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbia (6.9% Multiracial), Ilchester (7% Multiracial), and Catonsville (5.3% 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.