Urbana, MD Demographics

A map of Urbana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,461	6,629	45.3%	49.8%
Asian	3,094	2,845	21.7%	21.4%
Hispanic	2,401	1,589	16.8%	11.9%
Black	1,538	1,372	10.8%	10.3%
Multiracial	668	756	4.7%	5.7%
Native American/Other	98	113	0.7%	0.8%

Urbana, Maryland has an estimated population of 14,260, an increase from the 13,304 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.3% White, 21.7% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 10.8% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Urbana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Urbana has become more 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 Urbana, that probability was 67.8% in 2020 and 70.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Urbana is ranked the 102nd 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). Urbana was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Urbana's White Population

6,461 residents of Urbana, or 45.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Urbana is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Urbana ranks 380th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Urbana's population has decreased from 49.8% to 45.3%.

Urbana is more White than neighboring Monrovia (43.9% White). Urbana is less White than neighboring Bartonsville (57.7% White), Spring Ridge (73.7% White), Buckeystown (66.3% White), and New Market (80.1% White).

Urbana's Black Population

1,538 residents of Urbana, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Urbana is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Urbana ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.1%. Black residents' share of Urbana's population has increased from 10.3% to 10.8%.

Urbana is more Black than neighboring Spring Ridge (6.5% Black), Buckeystown (10.5% Black), and New Market (5.2% Black). Urbana is less Black than neighboring Bartonsville (11.5% Black), and Monrovia (17.5% Black).

Urbana's Asian Population

3,094 residents of Urbana, or 21.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Urbana is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Urbana ranks 11th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Urbana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.7%.

Urbana is more Asian than neighboring Bartonsville (13.6% Asian), Spring Ridge (4.9% Asian), Buckeystown (9.5% Asian), and New Market (1.7% Asian). Urbana is less Asian than neighboring Monrovia (29.8% Asian).

Urbana's Hispanic Population

2,401 residents of Urbana, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Urbana is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Urbana ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 51.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Urbana's population has increased from 11.9% to 16.8%.

Urbana is more Hispanic than neighboring Bartonsville (14.7% Hispanic), Monrovia (4.2% Hispanic), Spring Ridge (9.5% Hispanic), Buckeystown (6.4% Hispanic), and New Market (4.8% Hispanic).

Urbana's Native American/Other Population

98 residents of Urbana, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Urbana is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Urbana ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Urbana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Urbana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bartonsville (0.4% Native American/Other), Monrovia (0% Native American/Other), Spring Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Buckeystown (0% Native American/Other), and New Market (0% Native American/Other).

Urbana's Multiracial Population

668 residents of Urbana, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Urbana is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Urbana ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Urbana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Urbana's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.7%.

Urbana is more Multiracial than neighboring Bartonsville (2.2% Multiracial), and Monrovia (4.5% Multiracial). Urbana is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Ridge (5.4% Multiracial), Buckeystown (7.4% Multiracial), and New Market (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.