Middle River, MD Demographics

A map of Middle River's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,208	16,202	48.0%	48.8%
Black	10,747	10,704	33.9%	32.2%
Asian	2,339	1,451	7.4%	4.4%
Multiracial	1,870	1,730	5.9%	5.2%
Hispanic	1,457	2,856	4.6%	8.6%
Native American/Other	91	260	0.3%	0.8%

Middle River, Maryland has an estimated population of 31,712, a decrease from the 33,203 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% White, 33.9% Black, 7.4% Asian, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Middle River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Middle River is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Middle River, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 64.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Middle River is ranked the 38th 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). Middle River was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Middle River's White Population

15,208 residents of Middle River, or 48.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Middle River is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Middle River ranks 387th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Middle River's population has decreased from 48.8% to 48.0%.

Middle River is more White than neighboring Rossville (34.4% White). Middle River is less White than neighboring Essex (54.7% White), White Marsh (51.2% White), Bowleys Quarters (62.4% White), and Honeygo (61.8% White).

Middle River's Black Population

10,747 residents of Middle River, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Middle River is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Middle River ranks 108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Middle River's population has increased from 32.2% to 33.9%.

Middle River is more Black than neighboring Essex (29.2% Black), White Marsh (20.8% Black), Bowleys Quarters (20.3% Black), and Honeygo (12.1% Black). Middle River is less Black than neighboring Rossville (49.6% Black).

Middle River's Asian Population

2,339 residents of Middle River, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Middle River is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Middle River ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.2%. Asian residents' share of Middle River's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.4%.

Middle River is more Asian than neighboring Essex (1.5% Asian), and Bowleys Quarters (4.5% Asian). Middle River is less Asian than neighboring White Marsh (10.6% Asian), Rossville (8.1% Asian), and Honeygo (17.8% Asian).

Middle River's Hispanic Population

1,457 residents of Middle River, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Middle River is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Middle River ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Middle River's population has decreased from 8.6% to 4.6%.

Middle River is more Hispanic than neighboring Rossville (3.7% Hispanic). Middle River is less Hispanic than neighboring Essex (6.2% Hispanic), White Marsh (10% Hispanic), Bowleys Quarters (9.1% Hispanic), and Honeygo (6.2% Hispanic).

Middle River's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Middle River, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Middle River is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Middle River ranks 215th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Middle River's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Middle River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Honeygo (0.1% Native American/Other). Middle River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Essex (1.4% Native American/Other), White Marsh (1.3% Native American/Other), and Rossville (1.3% Native American/Other).

Middle River's Multiracial Population

1,870 residents of Middle River, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Middle River is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Middle River ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Middle River's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Middle River's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.9%.

Middle River is more Multiracial than neighboring Bowleys Quarters (3.5% Multiracial), Rossville (2.9% Multiracial), and Honeygo (2% Multiracial). Middle River is less Multiracial than neighboring Essex (6.9% Multiracial), and White Marsh (6.2% 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.