Westminster, MD Demographics

A map of Westminster's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,386	14,699	75.3%	73.0%
Hispanic	1,799	1,909	8.8%	9.5%
Black	1,634	1,710	8.0%	8.5%
Asian	819	645	4.0%	3.2%
Multiracial	743	1,022	3.6%	5.1%
Native American/Other	64	141	0.3%	0.7%

Westminster, Maryland has an estimated population of 20,445, a slight increase from the 20,126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.3% White, 8.8% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 4.0% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westminster, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westminster 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 Westminster, that probability was 44.7% in 2020 and 41.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westminster is ranked the 68th 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). Westminster was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westminster's White Population

15,386 residents of Westminster, or 75.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westminster is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Westminster ranks 278th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 73.0% to 75.3%.

Westminster is less White than neighboring New Windsor (86.6% White), Manchester (85.1% White), Hampstead (86.9% White), Union Bridge (85.3% White), and Taneytown (83.1% White).

Westminster's Black Population

1,634 residents of Westminster, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westminster is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Westminster ranks 264th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 8.5% to 8.0%.

Westminster is more Black than neighboring New Windsor (7.4% Black), Manchester (2% Black), Hampstead (3.3% Black), and Union Bridge (3.5% Black). Westminster is less Black than neighboring Taneytown (9.2% Black).

Westminster's Asian Population

819 residents of Westminster, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westminster is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Westminster ranks 170th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.0%. Asian residents' share of Westminster's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Westminster is more Asian than neighboring New Windsor (2.4% Asian), and Taneytown (0.4% Asian). Westminster is less Asian than neighboring Manchester (4.3% Asian), Hampstead (4.1% Asian), and Union Bridge (8.3% Asian).

Westminster's Hispanic Population

1,799 residents of Westminster, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westminster is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westminster ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.8%.

Westminster is more Hispanic than neighboring New Windsor (2.8% Hispanic), Manchester (3.1% Hispanic), Hampstead (1.4% Hispanic), Union Bridge (1.6% Hispanic), and Taneytown (3.7% Hispanic).

Westminster's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Westminster, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westminster ranks 260th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Westminster's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Westminster is more Native American/Other than neighboring New Windsor (0.1% Native American/Other), Union Bridge (0% Native American/Other), and Taneytown (0% Native American/Other). Westminster is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manchester (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hampstead (1.3% Native American/Other).

Westminster's Multiracial Population

743 residents of Westminster, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westminster is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westminster ranks 167th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westminster's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westminster's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.6%.

Westminster is more Multiracial than neighboring New Windsor (0.7% Multiracial), Hampstead (3.1% Multiracial), Union Bridge (1.2% Multiracial), and Taneytown (3.5% Multiracial). Westminster is less Multiracial than neighboring Manchester (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.