Takoma Park, MD Demographics

A map of Takoma Park's Population by Race

Takoma Park, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,632, a less than 1% change from the 17,629 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.6% White, 29.2% Black, 14.1% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.7% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Takoma Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Takoma Park has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Takoma Park, that probability was 69.7% in 2020 and 69.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Takoma Park is ranked the 79th 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). Takoma Park was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Takoma Park's White Population

7,861 residents of Takoma Park, or 44.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Takoma Park ranks 408th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Takoma Park's population has increased from 41.8% to 44.6%.

Takoma Park is more White than neighboring Langley Park (2.2% White), Chillum (4.3% White), Silver Spring (32.8% White), and Adelphi (9.7% White). Takoma Park is less White than neighboring Four Corners (60.1% White).

Takoma Park's Black Population

5,148 residents of Takoma Park, or 29.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Takoma Park ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's Black population has declined by an estimated 7.1%. Black residents' share of Takoma Park's population has decreased from 31.4% to 29.2%.

Takoma Park is more Black than neighboring Langley Park (12.6% Black), Silver Spring (28.3% Black), Adelphi (24.4% Black), and Four Corners (8.9% Black). Takoma Park is less Black than neighboring Chillum (39.9% Black).

Takoma Park's Asian Population

832 residents of Takoma Park, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Takoma Park ranks 127th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Asian residents' share of Takoma Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Takoma Park is more Asian than neighboring Langley Park (0.5% Asian), and Chillum (2.1% Asian). Takoma Park is less Asian than neighboring Silver Spring (8.5% Asian), Adelphi (10% Asian), and Four Corners (5.8% Asian).

Takoma Park's Hispanic Population

2,482 residents of Takoma Park, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Takoma Park ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Takoma Park's population has decreased from 15.7% to 14.1%.

Takoma Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Langley Park (83.2% Hispanic), Chillum (50.2% Hispanic), Silver Spring (24.5% Hispanic), Adelphi (54.7% Hispanic), and Four Corners (18.8% Hispanic).

Takoma Park's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Takoma Park, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Takoma Park ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Takoma Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Takoma Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Langley Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Silver Spring (0.6% Native American/Other), and Adelphi (0% Native American/Other). Takoma Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chillum (1.1% Native American/Other), and Four Corners (2.7% Native American/Other).

Takoma Park's Multiracial Population

1,171 residents of Takoma Park, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Takoma Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Takoma Park ranks 97th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takoma Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Takoma Park's population has increased from 5.8% to 6.6%.

Takoma Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Langley Park (0.7% Multiracial), Chillum (2.4% Multiracial), Silver Spring (5.3% Multiracial), Adelphi (1.2% Multiracial), and Four Corners (3.7% 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.