Leisure World, MD Demographics

A map of Leisure World's Population by Race

Leisure World, Maryland has an estimated population of 8,882, a decrease from the 9,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.4% White, 22.6% Black, 11.4% Asian, 6.6% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Leisure World, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Leisure World has become more 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 Leisure World, that probability was 58.2% in 2020 and 60.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Leisure World is ranked the 153rd 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). Leisure World was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Leisure World's White Population

5,097 residents of Leisure World, or 57.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Leisure World is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Leisure World ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's White population has declined by an estimated 7.8%. White residents' share of Leisure World's population has decreased from 60.0% to 57.4%.

Leisure World is more White than neighboring Aspen Hill (31.3% White), Layhill (20.6% White), Glenmont (19.2% White), Olney (55% White), and Wheaton (21.4% White).

Leisure World's Black Population

2,011 residents of Leisure World, or 22.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Leisure World is lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Leisure World ranks 160th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Black residents' share of Leisure World's population has increased from 21.1% to 22.6%.

Leisure World is more Black than neighboring Aspen Hill (15.1% Black), Olney (14.4% Black), and Wheaton (19% Black). Leisure World is less Black than neighboring Layhill (42.2% Black), and Glenmont (26% Black).

Leisure World's Asian Population

1,009 residents of Leisure World, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Leisure World is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Leisure World ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's Asian population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Leisure World's population has increased from 7.7% to 11.4%.

Leisure World is more Asian than neighboring Aspen Hill (9.4% Asian), and Wheaton (10% Asian). Leisure World is less Asian than neighboring Layhill (14.8% Asian), Glenmont (12.1% Asian), and Olney (11.6% Asian).

Leisure World's Hispanic Population

583 residents of Leisure World, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Leisure World is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Leisure World ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Leisure World's population has decreased from 8.6% to 6.6%.

Leisure World is less Hispanic than neighboring Aspen Hill (36.6% Hispanic), Layhill (12.6% Hispanic), Glenmont (38.2% Hispanic), Olney (12.1% Hispanic), and Wheaton (44.7% Hispanic).

Leisure World's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Leisure World, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Leisure World is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Leisure World ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Leisure World's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Leisure World is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aspen Hill (2.7% Native American/Other), Layhill (3.5% Native American/Other), Glenmont (0.8% Native American/Other), Olney (1.1% Native American/Other), and Wheaton (1.8% Native American/Other).

Leisure World's Multiracial Population

129 residents of Leisure World, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Leisure World is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Leisure World ranks 485th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Leisure World's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Leisure World's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.

Leisure World is less Multiracial than neighboring Aspen Hill (4.9% Multiracial), Layhill (6.3% Multiracial), Glenmont (3.7% Multiracial), Olney (5.8% Multiracial), and Wheaton (3.1% 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.