Linthicum, MD Demographics

A map of Linthicum's Population by Race

Linthicum, Maryland has an estimated population of 11,313, a slight increase from the 11,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 8.6% Black, 5.7% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 4.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Linthicum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Linthicum 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 Linthicum, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Linthicum is ranked the 126th 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). Linthicum was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Linthicum's White Population

8,487 residents of Linthicum, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Linthicum is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Linthicum ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's White population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Linthicum's population has decreased from 77.6% to 75.0%.

Linthicum is more White than neighboring Lansdowne (63.6% White), Ferndale (50.5% White), Baltimore Highlands (32.4% White), Arbutus (61.6% White), and Brooklyn Park (47.5% White).

Linthicum's Black Population

971 residents of Linthicum, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Linthicum is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Linthicum ranks 291st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.1%. Black residents' share of Linthicum's population has increased from 6.2% to 8.6%.

Linthicum is less Black than neighboring Lansdowne (17% Black), Ferndale (23.5% Black), Baltimore Highlands (26.3% Black), Arbutus (13.5% Black), and Brooklyn Park (23.9% Black).

Linthicum's Asian Population

555 residents of Linthicum, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Linthicum is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Linthicum ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Asian residents' share of Linthicum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Linthicum is more Asian than neighboring Lansdowne (0% Asian), Ferndale (4.4% Asian), Baltimore Highlands (3% Asian), and Brooklyn Park (3.7% Asian). Linthicum is less Asian than neighboring Arbutus (11.7% Asian).

Linthicum's Hispanic Population

631 residents of Linthicum, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Linthicum is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Linthicum ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Linthicum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Linthicum is less Hispanic than neighboring Lansdowne (13% Hispanic), Ferndale (12.9% Hispanic), Baltimore Highlands (30.2% Hispanic), Arbutus (8.9% Hispanic), and Brooklyn Park (19.2% Hispanic).

Linthicum's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Linthicum, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Linthicum is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Linthicum ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Linthicum's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Linthicum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lansdowne (0.5% Native American/Other), Ferndale (1.4% Native American/Other), Baltimore Highlands (4.6% Native American/Other), Arbutus (0.5% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn Park (0.5% Native American/Other).

Linthicum's Multiracial Population

644 residents of Linthicum, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Linthicum is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Linthicum ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Linthicum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Linthicum's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.7%.

Linthicum is more Multiracial than neighboring Baltimore Highlands (3.4% Multiracial), Arbutus (3.8% Multiracial), and Brooklyn Park (5.1% Multiracial). Linthicum is less Multiracial than neighboring Lansdowne (6% Multiracial), and Ferndale (7.3% 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.