Solomons, MD Demographics

A map of Solomons's Population by Race

Solomons, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,440, a decrease from the 2,650 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.7% White, 6.7% Asian, 5.7% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Solomons, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Solomons has become slightly more 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 Solomons, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 27.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Solomons is ranked the 266th 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). Solomons was ranked the 258th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Solomons's White Population

2,066 residents of Solomons, or 84.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Solomons is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Solomons ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Solomons's population has decreased from 85.4% to 84.7%.

Solomons is more White than neighboring Drum Point (79.3% White), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (70.4% White), California (57.4% White), and Lexington Park (48.7% White). Solomons is less White than neighboring Lusby (91.1% White).

Solomons's Black Population

140 residents of Solomons, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Solomons is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Solomons ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Black residents' share of Solomons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Solomons is more Black than neighboring Drum Point (4.5% Black), and Lusby (5.1% Black). Solomons is less Black than neighboring Chesapeake Ranch Estates (13.8% Black), California (22.2% Black), and Lexington Park (36% Black).

Solomons's Asian Population

164 residents of Solomons, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Solomons is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Solomons ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.7%. Asian residents' share of Solomons's population has increased from 2.6% to 6.7%.

Solomons is more Asian than neighboring Drum Point (1% Asian), Lusby (0% Asian), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (1.4% Asian), California (4.3% Asian), and Lexington Park (3.1% Asian).

Solomons's Hispanic Population

69 residents of Solomons, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Solomons is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Solomons ranks 398th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Solomons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Solomons is more Hispanic than neighboring Lexington Park (2.7% Hispanic). Solomons is less Hispanic than neighboring Drum Point (11.1% Hispanic), Lusby (3% Hispanic), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (7.9% Hispanic), and California (9% Hispanic).

Solomons's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Solomons, 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 Solomons is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Solomons ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Solomons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Solomons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Drum Point (0.5% Native American/Other), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (0.8% Native American/Other), California (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lexington Park (1.1% Native American/Other).

Solomons's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Solomons, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Solomons is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Solomons ranks 381st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Solomons's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 98.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Solomons's population has decreased from 3.4% to 0.0%.

Solomons is less Multiracial than neighboring Drum Point (3.7% Multiracial), Lusby (0.8% Multiracial), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (5.7% Multiracial), California (6.5% Multiracial), and Lexington Park (8.5% 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.