Ilchester, MD Demographics

A map of Ilchester's Population by Race

Ilchester, Maryland has an estimated population of 28,364, an increase from the 26,824 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.7% White, 19.1% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 11.9% Black, 7.0% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ilchester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ilchester has become more racially diverse since 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 Ilchester, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ilchester is ranked the 48th 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). Ilchester was ranked the 49th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ilchester's White Population

13,818 residents of Ilchester, or 48.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ilchester is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Ilchester ranks 369th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ilchester's population has decreased from 52.0% to 48.7%.

Ilchester is more White than neighboring Elkridge (34.8% White), and Jessup (26.8% White). Ilchester is less White than neighboring Catonsville (59.3% White), Arbutus (61.6% White), and Ellicott City (50.1% White).

Ilchester's Black Population

3,365 residents of Ilchester, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ilchester is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Ilchester ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Ilchester's population has decreased from 12.5% to 11.9%.

Ilchester is more Black than neighboring Ellicott City (9% Black). Ilchester is less Black than neighboring Elkridge (30.6% Black), Catonsville (17.3% Black), Jessup (55.3% Black), and Arbutus (13.5% Black).

Ilchester's Asian Population

5,428 residents of Ilchester, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ilchester is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Ilchester ranks 15th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. Asian residents' share of Ilchester's population has decreased from 19.7% to 19.1%.

Ilchester is more Asian than neighboring Catonsville (10.2% Asian), Jessup (6.2% Asian), and Arbutus (11.7% Asian). Ilchester is less Asian than neighboring Elkridge (22.4% Asian), and Ellicott City (30.7% Asian).

Ilchester's Hispanic Population

3,654 residents of Ilchester, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ilchester is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ilchester ranks 124th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ilchester's population has increased from 10.5% to 12.9%.

Ilchester is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkridge (6.2% Hispanic), Catonsville (7.3% Hispanic), Jessup (8.1% Hispanic), Arbutus (8.9% Hispanic), and Ellicott City (4.5% Hispanic).

Ilchester's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of Ilchester, 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 Ilchester is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Ilchester ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ilchester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Ilchester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Elkridge (0.6% Native American/Other), Catonsville (0.6% Native American/Other), Jessup (0.7% Native American/Other), Arbutus (0.5% Native American/Other), and Ellicott City (0.6% Native American/Other).

Ilchester's Multiracial Population

1,985 residents of Ilchester, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ilchester is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ilchester ranks 217th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ilchester's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Ilchester's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.0%.

Ilchester is more Multiracial than neighboring Elkridge (5.3% Multiracial), Catonsville (5.3% Multiracial), Jessup (2.9% Multiracial), Arbutus (3.8% Multiracial), and Ellicott City (5.1% 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.