Rosedale, MD Demographics

A map of Rosedale's Population by Race

Rosedale, Maryland has an estimated population of 20,002, a less than 1% change from the 19,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.3% Black, 40.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 5.3% Asian, 3.3% Multiracial, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosedale 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 Rosedale, that probability was 66.5% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosedale is ranked the 69th 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). Rosedale was ranked the 70th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosedale's White Population

8,018 residents of Rosedale, or 40.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosedale is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Rosedale ranks 411th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 41.0% to 40.1%.

Rosedale is more White than neighboring Rossville (34.4% White). Rosedale is less White than neighboring Overlea (56.9% White), Dundalk (61.7% White), Essex (54.7% White), and Parkville (49% White).

Rosedale's Black Population

8,065 residents of Rosedale, or 40.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosedale is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Rosedale ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. Black residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 39.2% to 40.3%.

Rosedale is more Black than neighboring Overlea (28.8% Black), Dundalk (16.2% Black), Essex (29.2% Black), and Parkville (35.4% Black). Rosedale is less Black than neighboring Rossville (49.6% Black).

Rosedale's Asian Population

1,061 residents of Rosedale, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Rosedale ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Asian residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 6.5% to 5.3%.

Rosedale is more Asian than neighboring Dundalk (2% Asian), Essex (1.5% Asian), and Parkville (4.6% Asian). Rosedale is less Asian than neighboring Overlea (6% Asian), and Rossville (8.1% Asian).

Rosedale's Hispanic Population

2,084 residents of Rosedale, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosedale is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Rosedale ranks 155th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosedale's population has increased from 8.7% to 10.4%.

Rosedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Overlea (3.7% Hispanic), Rossville (3.7% Hispanic), Essex (6.2% Hispanic), and Parkville (6.4% Hispanic). Rosedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Dundalk (13.9% Hispanic).

Rosedale's Native American/Other Population

108 residents of Rosedale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosedale ranks 190th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Rosedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parkville (0.4% Native American/Other). Rosedale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Overlea (0.8% Native American/Other), Rossville (1.3% Native American/Other), Dundalk (1% Native American/Other), and Essex (1.4% Native American/Other).

Rosedale's Multiracial Population

666 residents of Rosedale, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosedale is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Rosedale ranks 329th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosedale's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosedale's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.3%.

Rosedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Rossville (2.9% Multiracial). Rosedale is less Multiracial than neighboring Overlea (3.8% Multiracial), Dundalk (5.2% Multiracial), Essex (6.9% Multiracial), and Parkville (4.1% 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.