Glenmont, MD Demographics

A map of Glenmont's Population by Race

Glenmont, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,208, a slight increase from the 16,710 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.2% Hispanic, 26.0% Black, 19.2% White, 12.1% Asian, 3.7% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Glenmont, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Glenmont has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Glenmont, that probability was 75.2% in 2020 and 73.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Glenmont is ranked the 87th 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). Glenmont was ranked the 86th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Glenmont's White Population

3,303 residents of Glenmont, or 19.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Glenmont is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Glenmont ranks 454th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's White population has declined by an estimated 7.0%. White residents' share of Glenmont's population has decreased from 21.2% to 19.2%.

Glenmont is less White than neighboring Layhill (20.6% White), Wheaton (21.4% White), Kemp Mill (56.8% White), Leisure World (57.4% White), and North Kensington (51.2% White).

Glenmont's Black Population

4,470 residents of Glenmont, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Glenmont is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Glenmont ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Black residents' share of Glenmont's population has increased from 24.9% to 26.0%.

Glenmont is more Black than neighboring Wheaton (19% Black), Kemp Mill (14.2% Black), Leisure World (22.6% Black), and North Kensington (10% Black). Glenmont is less Black than neighboring Layhill (42.2% Black).

Glenmont's Asian Population

2,079 residents of Glenmont, or 12.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Glenmont is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Glenmont ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Glenmont's population has decreased from 14.8% to 12.1%.

Glenmont is more Asian than neighboring Wheaton (10% Asian), Kemp Mill (4.9% Asian), Leisure World (11.4% Asian), and North Kensington (5.7% Asian). Glenmont is less Asian than neighboring Layhill (14.8% Asian).

Glenmont's Hispanic Population

6,573 residents of Glenmont, or 38.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Glenmont is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Glenmont ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Glenmont's population has increased from 34.3% to 38.2%.

Glenmont is more Hispanic than neighboring Layhill (12.6% Hispanic), Kemp Mill (15.9% Hispanic), Leisure World (6.6% Hispanic), and North Kensington (27.6% Hispanic). Glenmont is less Hispanic than neighboring Wheaton (44.7% Hispanic).

Glenmont's Native American/Other Population

143 residents of Glenmont, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Glenmont is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Glenmont ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Glenmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Glenmont is more Native American/Other than neighboring Leisure World (0.6% Native American/Other). Glenmont is less Native American/Other than neighboring Layhill (3.5% Native American/Other), Wheaton (1.8% Native American/Other), Kemp Mill (2.7% Native American/Other), and North Kensington (1% Native American/Other).

Glenmont's Multiracial Population

640 residents of Glenmont, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Glenmont is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Glenmont ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Glenmont's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Glenmont's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Glenmont is more Multiracial than neighboring Wheaton (3.1% Multiracial), and Leisure World (1.5% Multiracial). Glenmont is less Multiracial than neighboring Layhill (6.3% Multiracial), Kemp Mill (5.5% Multiracial), and North Kensington (4.5% 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.