Jessup, MD Demographics

A map of Jessup's Population by Race

Jessup, Maryland has an estimated population of 9,931, a decrease from the 10,535 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.3% Black, 26.8% White, 8.1% Hispanic, 6.2% Asian, 2.9% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Jessup, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Jessup has become slightly less racially diverse since 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 Jessup, that probability was 61.9% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Jessup is ranked the 140th 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). Jessup was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Jessup's White Population

2,657 residents of Jessup, or 26.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Jessup is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Jessup ranks 441st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's White population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Jessup's population has increased from 26.2% to 26.8%.

Jessup is more White than neighboring Maryland City (21% White). Jessup is less White than neighboring Savage (35.9% White), Fort Meade (40.7% White), Elkridge (34.8% White), and Ilchester (48.7% White).

Jessup's Black Population

5,490 residents of Jessup, or 55.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Jessup is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Jessup ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Jessup's population has increased from 54.6% to 55.3%.

Jessup is more Black than neighboring Savage (36.1% Black), Fort Meade (22.7% Black), Maryland City (41.9% Black), Elkridge (30.6% Black), and Ilchester (11.9% Black).

Jessup's Asian Population

615 residents of Jessup, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Jessup is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Jessup ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Jessup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Jessup is more Asian than neighboring Fort Meade (6% Asian). Jessup is less Asian than neighboring Savage (7.9% Asian), Maryland City (7.9% Asian), Elkridge (22.4% Asian), and Ilchester (19.1% Asian).

Jessup's Hispanic Population

807 residents of Jessup, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Jessup is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Jessup ranks 126th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Jessup's population has decreased from 10.4% to 8.1%.

Jessup is more Hispanic than neighboring Elkridge (6.2% Hispanic). Jessup is less Hispanic than neighboring Savage (14.6% Hispanic), Fort Meade (18.1% Hispanic), Maryland City (27.4% Hispanic), and Ilchester (12.9% Hispanic).

Jessup's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Jessup, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Jessup is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Jessup ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Jessup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Jessup is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maryland City (0.1% Native American/Other), Elkridge (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ilchester (0.4% Native American/Other). Jessup is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savage (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fort Meade (0.8% Native American/Other).

Jessup's Multiracial Population

288 residents of Jessup, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Jessup is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Jessup ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Jessup's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Jessup's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Jessup is more Multiracial than neighboring Maryland City (1.6% Multiracial). Jessup is less Multiracial than neighboring Savage (4.7% Multiracial), Fort Meade (11.8% Multiracial), Elkridge (5.3% Multiracial), and Ilchester (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.