Union Bridge, MD Demographics

A map of Union Bridge's Population by Race

Union Bridge, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,055, a large increase from the 936 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 8.3% Asian, 3.5% Black, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Union Bridge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Union Bridge is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Union Bridge, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Union Bridge is ranked the 329th 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). Union Bridge was ranked the 334th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Union Bridge's White Population

900 residents of Union Bridge, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Union Bridge is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Union Bridge ranks 164th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Bridge's White population has grown by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Union Bridge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.3%.

Union Bridge is more White than neighboring Taneytown (83.1% White), Woodsboro (61.4% White), and Westminster (75.3% White). Union Bridge is less White than neighboring New Windsor (86.6% White), and Libertytown (86% White).

Union Bridge's Black Population

37 residents of Union Bridge, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Union Bridge is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Union Bridge ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Bridge's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.8%. Black residents' share of Union Bridge's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.5%.

Union Bridge is more Black than neighboring Libertytown (0.7% Black). Union Bridge is less Black than neighboring New Windsor (7.4% Black), Taneytown (9.2% Black), Woodsboro (21% Black), and Westminster (8% Black).

Union Bridge's Asian Population

88 residents of Union Bridge, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Union Bridge is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Union Bridge ranks 431st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Bridge's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2833.3%. Asian residents' share of Union Bridge's population has increased from 0.3% to 8.3%.

Union Bridge is more Asian than neighboring New Windsor (2.4% Asian), Taneytown (0.4% Asian), Libertytown (0% Asian), Woodsboro (1.2% Asian), and Westminster (4% Asian).

Union Bridge's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Union Bridge, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Union Bridge is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Union Bridge ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Bridge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Union Bridge's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.6%.

Union Bridge is less Hispanic than neighboring New Windsor (2.8% Hispanic), Taneytown (3.7% Hispanic), Libertytown (11.6% Hispanic), Woodsboro (6.8% Hispanic), and Westminster (8.8% Hispanic).

Union Bridge's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Union Bridge, 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 Union Bridge is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Union Bridge ranks 399th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

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

Union Bridge is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Windsor (0.1% Native American/Other), and Westminster (0.3% Native American/Other).

Union Bridge's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Union Bridge, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Union Bridge is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Union Bridge ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Union Bridge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Union Bridge's population has decreased from 4.8% to 1.2%.

Union Bridge is more Multiracial than neighboring New Windsor (0.7% Multiracial). Union Bridge is less Multiracial than neighboring Taneytown (3.5% Multiracial), Libertytown (1.7% Multiracial), Woodsboro (9.6% Multiracial), and Westminster (3.6% 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.