Konterra, MD Demographics
A map of Konterra's Population by Race
Konterra, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,641, a large increase from the 3,158 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.6% Black, 13.3% Asian, 9.7% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Konterra, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Konterra has become considerably 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 Konterra, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 58.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Konterra is ranked the 233rd 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). Konterra was ranked the 241st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Konterra's White Population
354 residents of Konterra, or 9.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Konterra is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Konterra ranks 465th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's White population has declined by an estimated 35.8%. White residents' share of Konterra's population has decreased from 17.4% to 9.7%.
Konterra is less White than neighboring West Laurel (40.7% White), Beltsville (17.7% White), Laurel (12.1% White), Calverton (19.6% White), and Fairland (11.3% White).
Konterra's Black Population
2,243 residents of Konterra, or 61.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Konterra is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Konterra ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's Black population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. Black residents' share of Konterra's population has increased from 50.1% to 61.6%.
Konterra is more Black than neighboring West Laurel (15.1% Black), Beltsville (27.8% Black), Laurel (52.3% Black), Calverton (41% Black), and Fairland (57.9% Black).
Konterra's Asian Population
486 residents of Konterra, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Konterra is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Konterra ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Konterra's population has decreased from 15.4% to 13.3%.
Konterra is more Asian than neighboring West Laurel (10.7% Asian), Beltsville (7.8% Asian), Laurel (8.2% Asian), Calverton (9.2% Asian), and Fairland (8.6% Asian).
Konterra's Hispanic Population
350 residents of Konterra, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Konterra is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Konterra ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Konterra's population has decreased from 12.6% to 9.6%.
Konterra is less Hispanic than neighboring West Laurel (14.6% Hispanic), Beltsville (43.9% Hispanic), Laurel (22.2% Hispanic), Calverton (24.5% Hispanic), and Fairland (16.7% Hispanic).
Konterra's Native American/Other Population
54 residents of Konterra, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Konterra is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Konterra ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Konterra's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.
Konterra is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beltsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Laurel (0.6% Native American/Other), and Calverton (0.2% Native American/Other). Konterra is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Laurel (3.6% Native American/Other), and Fairland (1.9% Native American/Other).
Konterra's Multiracial Population
154 residents of Konterra, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Konterra is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Konterra ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Konterra's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Konterra's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.2%.
Konterra is more Multiracial than neighboring Beltsville (2% Multiracial), and Fairland (3.6% Multiracial). Konterra is less Multiracial than neighboring West Laurel (15.3% Multiracial), Laurel (4.6% Multiracial), and Calverton (5.5% 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.