Poolesville, MD Demographics

A map of Poolesville's Population by Race

Poolesville, Maryland has an estimated population of 5,764, a less than 1% change from the 5,742 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 8.3% Multiracial, 8.0% Asian, 2.1% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Poolesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Poolesville has become less 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 Poolesville, that probability was 47.4% in 2020 and 44.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Poolesville is ranked the 187th 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). Poolesville was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Poolesville's White Population

4,200 residents of Poolesville, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Poolesville is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Poolesville ranks 292nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Poolesville's population has increased from 71.1% to 72.9%.

Poolesville is more White than neighboring University Center (50.8% White), Countryside (62.9% White), Lansdowne (65% White), and Cascades (53.8% White). Poolesville is less White than neighboring Barnesville (81.7% White).

Poolesville's Black Population

123 residents of Poolesville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Poolesville is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Poolesville ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's Black population has declined by an estimated 57.9%. Black residents' share of Poolesville's population has decreased from 5.1% to 2.1%.

Poolesville is more Black than neighboring Barnesville (1% Black). Poolesville is less Black than neighboring University Center (3.6% Black), Countryside (8.7% Black), Lansdowne (8.8% Black), and Cascades (4.4% Black).

Poolesville's Asian Population

460 residents of Poolesville, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Poolesville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Poolesville ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.0%. Asian residents' share of Poolesville's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.0%.

Poolesville is more Asian than neighboring Barnesville (0.5% Asian). Poolesville is less Asian than neighboring University Center (21.1% Asian), Countryside (9.1% Asian), Lansdowne (14.7% Asian), and Cascades (20.8% Asian).

Poolesville's Hispanic Population

501 residents of Poolesville, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Poolesville is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Poolesville ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Poolesville's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.7%.

Poolesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Lansdowne (7.5% Hispanic). Poolesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Barnesville (12.5% Hispanic), University Center (20.1% Hispanic), Countryside (16.2% Hispanic), and Cascades (10.4% Hispanic).

Poolesville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Poolesville, 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 Poolesville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Poolesville ranks 139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Poolesville's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Poolesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring University Center (0.7% Native American/Other), Countryside (0.3% Native American/Other), Lansdowne (1% Native American/Other), and Cascades (4.6% Native American/Other).

Poolesville's Multiracial Population

480 residents of Poolesville, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Poolesville is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Poolesville ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Poolesville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Poolesville's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.3%.

Poolesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Barnesville (4.3% Multiracial), University Center (3.6% Multiracial), Countryside (2.7% Multiracial), Lansdowne (3% Multiracial), and Cascades (5.9% 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.