Greenbelt, MD Demographics

A map of Greenbelt's Population by Race

Greenbelt, Maryland has an estimated population of 24,678, a less than 1% change from the 24,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% Black, 19.2% Hispanic, 19.0% White, 7.7% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenbelt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenbelt is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Greenbelt, that probability was 68.9% in 2020 and 68.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenbelt is ranked the 58th 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). Greenbelt was ranked the 59th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenbelt's White Population

4,677 residents of Greenbelt, or 19.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenbelt is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Greenbelt ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's White population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Greenbelt's population has decreased from 20.8% to 19.0%.

Greenbelt is more White than neighboring New Carrollton (4.5% White), Seabrook (5.9% White), and East Riverdale (5.7% White). Greenbelt is less White than neighboring Berwyn Heights (27.1% White), and College Park (37.2% White).

Greenbelt's Black Population

11,832 residents of Greenbelt, or 47.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenbelt is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Greenbelt ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Greenbelt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.9%.

Greenbelt is more Black than neighboring Berwyn Heights (9.7% Black), East Riverdale (18% Black), and College Park (23.6% Black). Greenbelt is less Black than neighboring New Carrollton (55.9% Black), and Seabrook (57.1% Black).

Greenbelt's Asian Population

1,905 residents of Greenbelt, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenbelt is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Greenbelt ranks 57th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.0%. Asian residents' share of Greenbelt's population has decreased from 9.3% to 7.7%.

Greenbelt is more Asian than neighboring Berwyn Heights (5% Asian), New Carrollton (1.6% Asian), Seabrook (7.1% Asian), and East Riverdale (3.8% Asian). Greenbelt is less Asian than neighboring College Park (15.8% Asian).

Greenbelt's Hispanic Population

4,727 residents of Greenbelt, or 19.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenbelt is higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Greenbelt ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenbelt's population has increased from 17.2% to 19.2%.

Greenbelt is more Hispanic than neighboring College Park (17.7% Hispanic). Greenbelt is less Hispanic than neighboring Berwyn Heights (54.9% Hispanic), New Carrollton (33.4% Hispanic), Seabrook (25.7% Hispanic), and East Riverdale (69.8% Hispanic).

Greenbelt's Native American/Other Population

227 residents of Greenbelt, 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 Greenbelt is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenbelt ranks 126th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenbelt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Greenbelt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Berwyn Heights (0.4% Native American/Other), New Carrollton (0.1% Native American/Other), Seabrook (0.8% Native American/Other), East Riverdale (0.3% Native American/Other), and College Park (0.6% Native American/Other).

Greenbelt's Multiracial Population

1,310 residents of Greenbelt, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenbelt is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Greenbelt ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbelt's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenbelt's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.

Greenbelt is more Multiracial than neighboring Berwyn Heights (3% Multiracial), New Carrollton (4.4% Multiracial), Seabrook (3.5% Multiracial), East Riverdale (2.4% Multiracial), and College Park (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.