Taneytown, MD Demographics

A map of Taneytown's Population by Race

Taneytown, Maryland has an estimated population of 7,932, an increase from the 7,234 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.1% White, 9.2% Black, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Taneytown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Taneytown 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 Taneytown, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 29.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Taneytown is ranked the 164th 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). Taneytown was ranked the 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Taneytown's White Population

6,590 residents of Taneytown, or 83.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Taneytown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Taneytown ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's White population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. White residents' share of Taneytown's population has increased from 82.6% to 83.1%.

Taneytown is more White than neighboring Bonneauville (71.4% White). Taneytown is less White than neighboring Union Bridge (85.3% White), Littlestown (87.8% White), New Windsor (86.6% White), and Lake Heritage (89.6% White).

Taneytown's Black Population

732 residents of Taneytown, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Taneytown is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Taneytown ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.5%. Black residents' share of Taneytown's population has increased from 6.6% to 9.2%.

Taneytown is more Black than neighboring Union Bridge (3.5% Black), Littlestown (2.1% Black), New Windsor (7.4% Black), Lake Heritage (0.3% Black), and Bonneauville (8.6% Black).

Taneytown's Asian Population

34 residents of Taneytown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Taneytown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Taneytown ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.7%. Asian residents' share of Taneytown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Taneytown is more Asian than neighboring Littlestown (0.3% Asian), and Bonneauville (0% Asian). Taneytown is less Asian than neighboring Union Bridge (8.3% Asian), New Windsor (2.4% Asian), and Lake Heritage (2.6% Asian).

Taneytown's Hispanic Population

295 residents of Taneytown, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Taneytown is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Taneytown ranks 328th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Taneytown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Taneytown is more Hispanic than neighboring Union Bridge (1.6% Hispanic), Littlestown (1.3% Hispanic), and New Windsor (2.8% Hispanic). Taneytown is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Heritage (6.5% Hispanic), and Bonneauville (16.7% Hispanic).

Taneytown's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Taneytown, 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 Taneytown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Taneytown ranks 267th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 93.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Taneytown's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Taneytown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Littlestown (0.3% Native American/Other), and New Windsor (0.1% Native American/Other).

Taneytown's Multiracial Population

278 residents of Taneytown, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Taneytown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Taneytown ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Taneytown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Taneytown's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.5%.

Taneytown is more Multiracial than neighboring Union Bridge (1.2% Multiracial), New Windsor (0.7% Multiracial), Lake Heritage (1% Multiracial), and Bonneauville (3.3% Multiracial). Taneytown is less Multiracial than neighboring Littlestown (8.2% 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.