Monrovia, MD Demographics

A map of Monrovia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,566	1,458	43.9%	54.0%
Asian	1,064	410	29.8%	15.2%
Black	625	377	17.5%	14.0%
Multiracial	162	131	4.5%	4.8%
Hispanic	151	297	4.2%	11.0%
Native American/Other	0	29	0.0%	1.1%

Monrovia, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,568, a dramatic increase from the 2,702 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.9% White, 29.8% Asian, 17.5% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 4.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Monrovia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Monrovia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Monrovia, that probability was 65.2% in 2020 and 68.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Monrovia is ranked the 237th 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). Monrovia was ranked the 254th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Monrovia's White Population

1,566 residents of Monrovia, or 43.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Monrovia is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Monrovia ranks 363rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Monrovia's population has decreased from 54.0% to 43.9%.

Monrovia is less White than neighboring New Market (80.1% White), Green Valley (79.5% White), Linganore (73.3% White), Urbana (45.3% White), and Spring Ridge (73.7% White).

Monrovia's Black Population

625 residents of Monrovia, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Monrovia is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Monrovia ranks 209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.8%. Black residents' share of Monrovia's population has increased from 14.0% to 17.5%.

Monrovia is more Black than neighboring New Market (5.2% Black), Green Valley (5.6% Black), Linganore (5.4% Black), Urbana (10.8% Black), and Spring Ridge (6.5% Black).

Monrovia's Asian Population

1,064 residents of Monrovia, or 29.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Monrovia is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Monrovia ranks 29th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 159.5%. Asian residents' share of Monrovia's population has increased from 15.2% to 29.8%.

Monrovia is more Asian than neighboring New Market (1.7% Asian), Green Valley (2.4% Asian), Linganore (7.3% Asian), Urbana (21.7% Asian), and Spring Ridge (4.9% Asian).

Monrovia's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Monrovia, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Monrovia is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Monrovia ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Monrovia's population has decreased from 11.0% to 4.2%.

Monrovia is less Hispanic than neighboring New Market (4.8% Hispanic), Green Valley (5.7% Hispanic), Linganore (9.1% Hispanic), Urbana (16.8% Hispanic), and Spring Ridge (9.5% Hispanic).

Monrovia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Monrovia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Monrovia is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Monrovia ranks 95th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Monrovia's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Monrovia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Green Valley (0.6% Native American/Other), Linganore (0.1% Native American/Other), and Urbana (0.7% Native American/Other).

Monrovia's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Monrovia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Monrovia is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Monrovia ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Monrovia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 23.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Monrovia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Monrovia is less Multiracial than neighboring New Market (8.2% Multiracial), Green Valley (6.2% Multiracial), Linganore (4.8% Multiracial), Urbana (4.7% Multiracial), and Spring Ridge (5.4% 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.