Jefferson, MD Demographics

A map of Jefferson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,791	2,274	84.2%	84.3%
Black	222	88	6.7%	3.3%
Hispanic	210	150	6.3%	5.6%
Multiracial	52	124	1.6%	4.6%
Asian	39	56	1.2%	2.1%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Jefferson, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,314, a large increase from the 2,697 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.2% White, 6.7% Black, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jefferson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jefferson is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Jefferson, that probability was 28.2% in 2020 and 28.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jefferson is ranked the 242nd 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). Jefferson was ranked the 255th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jefferson's White Population

2,791 residents of Jefferson, or 84.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jefferson is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Jefferson ranks 185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's White population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. White residents' share of Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.2%.

Jefferson is more White than neighboring Point of Rocks (67.6% White). Jefferson is less White than neighboring Braddock Heights (88.3% White), Middletown (85.7% White), Rosemont (92.3% White), and Burkittsville (92.6% White).

Jefferson's Black Population

222 residents of Jefferson, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jefferson is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Jefferson ranks 361st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Black population has grown by an estimated 152.3%. Black residents' share of Jefferson's population has increased from 3.3% to 6.7%.

Jefferson is more Black than neighboring Braddock Heights (2% Black), Middletown (1.1% Black), Rosemont (2.3% Black), and Burkittsville (2.2% Black). Jefferson is less Black than neighboring Point of Rocks (7.3% Black).

Jefferson's Asian Population

39 residents of Jefferson, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jefferson is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Jefferson ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Asian residents' share of Jefferson's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.2%.

Jefferson is more Asian than neighboring Braddock Heights (1.1% Asian), Rosemont (0% Asian), and Burkittsville (0% Asian). Jefferson is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (5.5% Asian), and Point of Rocks (6.4% Asian).

Jefferson's Hispanic Population

210 residents of Jefferson, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jefferson is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Jefferson ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Jefferson's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.3%.

Jefferson is more Hispanic than neighboring Braddock Heights (5.2% Hispanic), Middletown (4.1% Hispanic), Rosemont (2.3% Hispanic), and Burkittsville (0% Hispanic). Jefferson is less Hispanic than neighboring Point of Rocks (15.3% Hispanic).

Jefferson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Jefferson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jefferson is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Jefferson ranks 447th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jefferson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Jefferson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burkittsville (1.5% Native American/Other).

Jefferson's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Jefferson, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jefferson is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Jefferson ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jefferson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Jefferson's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.6%.

Jefferson is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock Heights (3.4% Multiracial), Middletown (3.6% Multiracial), Rosemont (3.2% Multiracial), Point of Rocks (3.5% Multiracial), and Burkittsville (3.7% 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.