University Park, MD Demographics

A map of University Park's Population by Race

University Park, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,698, an increase from the 2,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 14.8% Black, 10.6% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of University Park, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

University Park 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 University Park, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 52.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

University Park is ranked the 255th 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). University Park was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

University Park's White Population

1,783 residents of University Park, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in University Park is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. University Park ranks 319th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of University Park's population has increased from 65.4% to 66.1%.

University Park is more White than neighboring Hyattsville (28.4% White), Riverdale Park (16.7% White), Edmonston (10.3% White), College Park (37.2% White), and North Brentwood (6.4% White).

University Park's Black Population

399 residents of University Park, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in University Park is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. University Park ranks 245th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.9%. Black residents' share of University Park's population has increased from 10.1% to 14.8%.

University Park is less Black than neighboring Hyattsville (24.3% Black), Riverdale Park (24.6% Black), Edmonston (34.7% Black), College Park (23.6% Black), and North Brentwood (47.6% Black).

University Park's Asian Population

53 residents of University Park, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in University Park is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. University Park ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Asian population has declined by an estimated 64.9%. Asian residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 6.2% to 2.0%.

University Park is less Asian than neighboring Hyattsville (5.1% Asian), Riverdale Park (3.9% Asian), Edmonston (2.4% Asian), College Park (15.8% Asian), and North Brentwood (4.6% Asian).

University Park's Hispanic Population

285 residents of University Park, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in University Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. University Park ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Hispanic residents' share of University Park's population has decreased from 11.7% to 10.6%.

University Park is less Hispanic than neighboring Hyattsville (37.5% Hispanic), Riverdale Park (49.2% Hispanic), Edmonston (50.9% Hispanic), College Park (17.7% Hispanic), and North Brentwood (33.8% Hispanic).

University Park's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of University Park, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in University Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. University Park ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of University Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

University Park is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hyattsville (0.8% Native American/Other), Riverdale Park (0.1% Native American/Other), Edmonston (0.2% Native American/Other), and College Park (0.6% Native American/Other). University Park is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Brentwood (3% Native American/Other).

University Park's Multiracial Population

152 residents of University Park, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in University Park is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. University Park ranks 88th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, University Park's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. Multiracial residents' share of University Park's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

University Park is more Multiracial than neighboring Hyattsville (4% Multiracial), Riverdale Park (5.4% Multiracial), Edmonston (1.5% Multiracial), College Park (5% Multiracial), and North Brentwood (4.5% 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.