Layhill, MD Demographics

A map of Layhill's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,317	1,988	42.2%	34.5%
White	1,133	1,299	20.6%	22.5%
Asian	815	848	14.8%	14.7%
Hispanic	695	1,324	12.6%	23.0%
Multiracial	345	239	6.3%	4.1%
Native American/Other	192	66	3.5%	1.1%

Layhill, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,497, a decrease from the 5,764 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% Black, 20.6% White, 14.8% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, and 3.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Layhill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Layhill has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Layhill, that probability was 75.4% in 2020 and 73.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Layhill is ranked the 191st 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). Layhill was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Layhill's White Population

1,133 residents of Layhill, or 20.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Layhill is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Layhill ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's White population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Layhill's population has decreased from 22.5% to 20.6%.

Layhill is more White than neighboring Glenmont (19.2% White). Layhill is less White than neighboring Leisure World (57.4% White), Wheaton (21.4% White), Colesville (29.7% White), and Aspen Hill (31.3% White).

Layhill's Black Population

2,317 residents of Layhill, or 42.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Layhill is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Layhill ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.5%. Black residents' share of Layhill's population has increased from 34.5% to 42.2%.

Layhill is more Black than neighboring Glenmont (26% Black), Leisure World (22.6% Black), Wheaton (19% Black), Colesville (32.7% Black), and Aspen Hill (15.1% Black).

Layhill's Asian Population

815 residents of Layhill, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Layhill is higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Layhill ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Asian residents' share of Layhill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.8%.

Layhill is more Asian than neighboring Glenmont (12.1% Asian), Leisure World (11.4% Asian), Wheaton (10% Asian), Colesville (13.4% Asian), and Aspen Hill (9.4% Asian).

Layhill's Hispanic Population

695 residents of Layhill, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Layhill is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Layhill ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Layhill's population has decreased from 23.0% to 12.6%.

Layhill is more Hispanic than neighboring Leisure World (6.6% Hispanic). Layhill is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenmont (38.2% Hispanic), Wheaton (44.7% Hispanic), Colesville (17.4% Hispanic), and Aspen Hill (36.6% Hispanic).

Layhill's Native American/Other Population

192 residents of Layhill, or 3.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Layhill is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Layhill ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 190.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Layhill's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.5%.

Layhill is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenmont (0.8% Native American/Other), Leisure World (0.6% Native American/Other), Wheaton (1.8% Native American/Other), Colesville (1% Native American/Other), and Aspen Hill (2.7% Native American/Other).

Layhill's Multiracial Population

345 residents of Layhill, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Layhill is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Layhill ranks 285th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Layhill's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Layhill's population has increased from 4.1% to 6.3%.

Layhill is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenmont (3.7% Multiracial), Leisure World (1.5% Multiracial), Wheaton (3.1% Multiracial), Colesville (5.9% Multiracial), and Aspen Hill (4.9% 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.