Federalsburg, MD Demographics

A map of Federalsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,185	1,221	41.8%	43.1%
White	1,083	1,327	38.2%	46.8%
Hispanic	266	120	9.4%	4.2%
Multiracial	184	127	6.5%	4.5%
Asian	119	28	4.2%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.4%

Federalsburg, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,837, a less than 1% change from the 2,833 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 41.8% Black, 38.2% White, 9.4% Hispanic, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Federalsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Federalsburg has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Federalsburg, that probability was 59.1% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Federalsburg is ranked the 251st 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). Federalsburg was ranked the 249th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Federalsburg's White Population

1,083 residents of Federalsburg, or 38.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Federalsburg is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Federalsburg ranks 393rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Federalsburg's population has decreased from 46.8% to 38.2%.

Federalsburg is less White than neighboring Eldorado (90% White), Hurlock (38.3% White), Brookview (97% White), Preston (85.4% White), and Galestown (77.2% White).

Federalsburg's Black Population

1,185 residents of Federalsburg, or 41.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Federalsburg is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Federalsburg ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Federalsburg's population has decreased from 43.1% to 41.8%.

Federalsburg is more Black than neighboring Eldorado (0% Black), Brookview (0% Black), Preston (3.2% Black), and Galestown (12.3% Black). Federalsburg is less Black than neighboring Hurlock (42.2% Black).

Federalsburg's Asian Population

119 residents of Federalsburg, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Federalsburg is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Federalsburg ranks 328th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's Asian population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Asian residents' share of Federalsburg's population has increased from 1.0% to 4.2%.

Federalsburg is more Asian than neighboring Eldorado (0% Asian), Hurlock (0.1% Asian), Brookview (0% Asian), Preston (0% Asian), and Galestown (0% Asian).

Federalsburg's Hispanic Population

266 residents of Federalsburg, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Federalsburg is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Federalsburg ranks 319th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 121.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Federalsburg's population has increased from 4.2% to 9.4%.

Federalsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Eldorado (0% Hispanic), Hurlock (8% Hispanic), Brookview (0% Hispanic), Preston (1.2% Hispanic), and Galestown (0% Hispanic).

Federalsburg's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Federalsburg, 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 Federalsburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Federalsburg ranks 413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Federalsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Federalsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurlock (3% Native American/Other), and Preston (5% Native American/Other).

Federalsburg's Multiracial Population

184 residents of Federalsburg, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Federalsburg is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Federalsburg ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federalsburg's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Federalsburg's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.5%.

Federalsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Brookview (3% Multiracial), and Preston (5.2% Multiracial). Federalsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Eldorado (10% Multiracial), Hurlock (8.4% Multiracial), and Galestown (10.5% 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.