Odenton, MD Demographics

A map of Odenton's Population by Race

Odenton, Maryland has an estimated population of 45,002, an increase from the 42,947 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.6% White, 28.8% Black, 9.7% Hispanic, 8.7% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Odenton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Odenton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Odenton, that probability was 65.0% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Odenton is ranked the 21st 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). Odenton was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Odenton's White Population

21,412 residents of Odenton, or 47.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Odenton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Odenton ranks 375th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's White population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Odenton's population has decreased from 51.3% to 47.6%.

Odenton is more White than neighboring Fort Meade (40.7% White), and Severn (39% White). Odenton is less White than neighboring Gambrills (72% White), Crofton (61.2% White), and Arden on the Severn (79.3% White).

Odenton's Black Population

12,942 residents of Odenton, or 28.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Odenton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Odenton ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Black residents' share of Odenton's population has increased from 26.9% to 28.8%.

Odenton is more Black than neighboring Gambrills (5% Black), Crofton (15.8% Black), Fort Meade (22.7% Black), and Arden on the Severn (6.6% Black). Odenton is less Black than neighboring Severn (34.6% Black).

Odenton's Asian Population

2,060 residents of Odenton, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Odenton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Odenton ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Asian residents' share of Odenton's population has decreased from 5.9% to 4.6%.

Odenton is less Asian than neighboring Gambrills (5.1% Asian), Crofton (8.5% Asian), Fort Meade (6% Asian), Severn (8.6% Asian), and Arden on the Severn (8.6% Asian).

Odenton's Hispanic Population

4,373 residents of Odenton, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Odenton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Odenton ranks 169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Odenton's population has increased from 8.1% to 9.7%.

Odenton is more Hispanic than neighboring Crofton (9.1% Hispanic), and Arden on the Severn (2.3% Hispanic). Odenton is less Hispanic than neighboring Gambrills (11.5% Hispanic), Fort Meade (18.1% Hispanic), and Severn (10.9% Hispanic).

Odenton's Native American/Other Population

290 residents of Odenton, 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 Odenton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Odenton ranks 105th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Odenton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Odenton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gambrills (0.4% Native American/Other), and Arden on the Severn (0% Native American/Other). Odenton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Meade (0.8% Native American/Other), and Severn (0.9% Native American/Other).

Odenton's Multiracial Population

3,925 residents of Odenton, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Odenton is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Odenton ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Odenton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Odenton's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.7%.

Odenton is more Multiracial than neighboring Gambrills (6% Multiracial), Crofton (4.8% Multiracial), Severn (6.1% Multiracial), and Arden on the Severn (3.2% Multiracial). Odenton is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Meade (11.8% 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.