Greensboro, MD Demographics

A map of Greensboro's Population by Race

Greensboro, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,634, a dramatic increase from the 1,919 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.7% White, 26.2% Hispanic, 11.6% Black, 8.7% Multiracial, 1.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greensboro, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greensboro 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 Greensboro, that probability was 51.9% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greensboro is ranked the 260th 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). Greensboro was ranked the 281st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greensboro's White Population

1,362 residents of Greensboro, or 51.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greensboro is higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Greensboro ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's White population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. White residents' share of Greensboro's population has decreased from 66.6% to 51.7%.

Greensboro is more White than neighboring Goldsboro (36.7% White), and Henderson (23.5% White). Greensboro is less White than neighboring Ridgely (68.2% White), West Denton (100% White), and Denton (65.8% White).

Greensboro's Black Population

306 residents of Greensboro, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greensboro is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Greensboro ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of Greensboro's population has decreased from 12.2% to 11.6%.

Greensboro is more Black than neighboring Goldsboro (1.6% Black), Ridgely (10.6% Black), West Denton (0% Black), and Henderson (0% Black). Greensboro is less Black than neighboring Denton (24.5% Black).

Greensboro's Asian Population

46 residents of Greensboro, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greensboro is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Greensboro ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's Asian population has grown by an estimated 130.0%. Asian residents' share of Greensboro's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Greensboro is more Asian than neighboring Goldsboro (0% Asian), Ridgely (1.1% Asian), West Denton (0% Asian), Denton (0.3% Asian), and Henderson (0% Asian).

Greensboro's Hispanic Population

689 residents of Greensboro, or 26.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greensboro is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Greensboro ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 169.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Greensboro's population has increased from 13.3% to 26.2%.

Greensboro is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgely (13.9% Hispanic), West Denton (0% Hispanic), and Denton (3.5% Hispanic). Greensboro is less Hispanic than neighboring Goldsboro (53.6% Hispanic), and Henderson (74.2% Hispanic).

Greensboro's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Greensboro, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greensboro is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Greensboro ranks 266th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greensboro's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Greensboro is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goldsboro (0% Native American/Other), West Denton (0% Native American/Other), and Henderson (0% Native American/Other). Greensboro is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgely (2.1% Native American/Other), and Denton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Greensboro's Multiracial Population

229 residents of Greensboro, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greensboro is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Greensboro ranks 76th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensboro's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 97.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Greensboro's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.7%.

Greensboro is more Multiracial than neighboring Goldsboro (8.1% Multiracial), Ridgely (4.1% Multiracial), West Denton (0% Multiracial), Denton (5.4% Multiracial), and Henderson (2.3% 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.