Walkersville, MD Demographics

A map of Walkersville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,485	4,786	69.9%	77.7%
Hispanic	867	471	13.5%	7.7%
Black	481	342	7.5%	5.6%
Asian	296	177	4.6%	2.9%
Multiracial	274	327	4.3%	5.3%
Native American/Other	11	53	0.2%	0.9%

Walkersville, Maryland has an estimated population of 6,414, an increase from the 6,156 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.9% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 4.6% Asian, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Walkersville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Walkersville has become considerably more 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 Walkersville, that probability was 38.3% in 2020 and 48.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Walkersville is ranked the 179th 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). Walkersville was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Walkersville's White Population

4,485 residents of Walkersville, or 69.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Walkersville is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Walkersville ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's White population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Walkersville's population has decreased from 77.7% to 69.9%.

Walkersville is more White than neighboring Woodsboro (61.4% White), and Frederick (50.1% White). Walkersville is less White than neighboring Spring Ridge (73.7% White), Lewistown (93.9% White), and Linganore (73.3% White).

Walkersville's Black Population

481 residents of Walkersville, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Walkersville is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Walkersville ranks 311th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's Black population has grown by an estimated 40.6%. Black residents' share of Walkersville's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.5%.

Walkersville is more Black than neighboring Spring Ridge (6.5% Black), Lewistown (0% Black), and Linganore (5.4% Black). Walkersville is less Black than neighboring Woodsboro (21% Black), and Frederick (17% Black).

Walkersville's Asian Population

296 residents of Walkersville, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Walkersville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Walkersville ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 67.2%. Asian residents' share of Walkersville's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.6%.

Walkersville is more Asian than neighboring Woodsboro (1.2% Asian), and Lewistown (0% Asian). Walkersville is less Asian than neighboring Frederick (5.8% Asian), Spring Ridge (4.9% Asian), and Linganore (7.3% Asian).

Walkersville's Hispanic Population

867 residents of Walkersville, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Walkersville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Walkersville ranks 185th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 84.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Walkersville's population has increased from 7.7% to 13.5%.

Walkersville is more Hispanic than neighboring Woodsboro (6.8% Hispanic), Spring Ridge (9.5% Hispanic), Lewistown (6.1% Hispanic), and Linganore (9.1% Hispanic). Walkersville is less Hispanic than neighboring Frederick (20.5% Hispanic).

Walkersville's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Walkersville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Walkersville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Walkersville ranks 177th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Walkersville's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Walkersville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Woodsboro (0% Native American/Other), Spring Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Lewistown (0% Native American/Other), and Linganore (0.1% Native American/Other). Walkersville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Frederick (0.6% Native American/Other).

Walkersville's Multiracial Population

274 residents of Walkersville, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Walkersville is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Walkersville ranks 141st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Walkersville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Walkersville's population has decreased from 5.3% to 4.3%.

Walkersville is more Multiracial than neighboring Lewistown (0% Multiracial). Walkersville is less Multiracial than neighboring Woodsboro (9.6% Multiracial), Frederick (6% Multiracial), Spring Ridge (5.4% Multiracial), and Linganore (4.8% 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.