Gambrills, MD Demographics

A map of Gambrills's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,039	2,094	72.0%	69.0%
Hispanic	326	199	11.5%	6.6%
Multiracial	170	182	6.0%	6.0%
Asian	143	194	5.1%	6.4%
Black	142	343	5.0%	11.3%
Native American/Other	10	22	0.4%	0.7%

Gambrills, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,830, a decrease from the 3,034 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% White, 11.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Asian, 5.0% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gambrills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gambrills 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 Gambrills, that probability was 49.9% in 2020 and 45.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gambrills is ranked the 252nd 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). Gambrills was ranked the 243rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gambrills's White Population

2,039 residents of Gambrills, or 72.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gambrills is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Gambrills ranks 304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Gambrills's population has increased from 69.0% to 72.0%.

Gambrills is more White than neighboring Odenton (47.6% White), Severn (39% White), and Glen Burnie (49.5% White). Gambrills is less White than neighboring Arden on the Severn (79.3% White), and Severna Park (85.2% White).

Gambrills's Black Population

142 residents of Gambrills, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gambrills is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Gambrills ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Black residents' share of Gambrills's population has decreased from 11.3% to 5.0%.

Gambrills is more Black than neighboring Severna Park (3.8% Black). Gambrills is less Black than neighboring Odenton (28.8% Black), Arden on the Severn (6.6% Black), Severn (34.6% Black), and Glen Burnie (25.2% Black).

Gambrills's Asian Population

143 residents of Gambrills, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gambrills is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Gambrills ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Asian residents' share of Gambrills's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.1%.

Gambrills is more Asian than neighboring Odenton (4.6% Asian), Glen Burnie (4.5% Asian), and Severna Park (2.6% Asian). Gambrills is less Asian than neighboring Arden on the Severn (8.6% Asian), and Severn (8.6% Asian).

Gambrills's Hispanic Population

326 residents of Gambrills, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gambrills is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Gambrills ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Gambrills's population has increased from 6.6% to 11.5%.

Gambrills is more Hispanic than neighboring Odenton (9.7% Hispanic), Arden on the Severn (2.3% Hispanic), Severn (10.9% Hispanic), and Severna Park (3.3% Hispanic). Gambrills is less Hispanic than neighboring Glen Burnie (14.1% Hispanic).

Gambrills's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Gambrills, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gambrills is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Gambrills ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gambrills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Gambrills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arden on the Severn (0% Native American/Other). Gambrills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Odenton (0.6% Native American/Other), Severn (0.9% Native American/Other), and Severna Park (0.8% Native American/Other).

Gambrills's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Gambrills, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gambrills is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Gambrills ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gambrills's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Gambrills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Gambrills is more Multiracial than neighboring Arden on the Severn (3.2% Multiracial), and Severna Park (4.4% Multiracial). Gambrills is less Multiracial than neighboring Odenton (8.7% Multiracial), Severn (6.1% Multiracial), and Glen Burnie (6.4% 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.