Fallston, MD Demographics

A map of Fallston's Population by Race

Fallston, Maryland has an estimated population of 10,013, an increase from the 9,306 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 2.6% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fallston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fallston has become considerably 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 Fallston, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fallston is ranked the 139th 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). Fallston was ranked the 147th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fallston's White Population

8,484 residents of Fallston, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fallston is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Fallston ranks 97th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Fallston's population has decreased from 90.7% to 84.7%.

Fallston is more White than neighboring Pleasant Hills (83.8% White), and Bel Air (74.8% White). Fallston is less White than neighboring Bel Air North (85.2% White), Jarrettsville (95% White), and Kingsville (90.1% White).

Fallston's Black Population

264 residents of Fallston, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fallston is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Fallston ranks 442nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's Black population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Black residents' share of Fallston's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.6%.

Fallston is more Black than neighboring Pleasant Hills (2.1% Black), and Jarrettsville (0.8% Black). Fallston is less Black than neighboring Bel Air North (4.5% Black), Kingsville (3% Black), and Bel Air (4.3% Black).

Fallston's Asian Population

276 residents of Fallston, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fallston is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Fallston ranks 246th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Asian residents' share of Fallston's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.8%.

Fallston is more Asian than neighboring Bel Air North (2.1% Asian), Jarrettsville (0% Asian), and Kingsville (1.7% Asian). Fallston is less Asian than neighboring Pleasant Hills (8.2% Asian), and Bel Air (4.8% Asian).

Fallston's Hispanic Population

648 residents of Fallston, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fallston is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Fallston ranks 423rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 219.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Fallston's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.5%.

Fallston is more Hispanic than neighboring Pleasant Hills (3.1% Hispanic), Bel Air North (2% Hispanic), Jarrettsville (1.7% Hispanic), and Kingsville (2.1% Hispanic). Fallston is less Hispanic than neighboring Bel Air (9.9% Hispanic).

Fallston's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Fallston, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fallston is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Fallston ranks 410th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 173.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fallston's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Fallston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bel Air North (0.8% Native American/Other), and Jarrettsville (0% Native American/Other). Fallston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pleasant Hills (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bel Air (2% Native American/Other).

Fallston's Multiracial Population

248 residents of Fallston, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fallston is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Fallston ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fallston's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fallston's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.5%.

Fallston is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasant Hills (1.4% Multiracial), and Kingsville (2.2% Multiracial). Fallston is less Multiracial than neighboring Bel Air North (5.3% Multiracial), and Bel Air (4.1% 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.