Dashboard Demographics Racial Composition - General Assembly of Maryland Department of Legislative Services

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Summary

Racial minorities comprise 49.95% of the State’s population compared to 39.9% nationally. African Americans are the largest racial minority in Maryland, comprising 29.9% of the State’s population, whereas Hispanics account for 10.6% followed by Asians at 6.6%. Four of Maryland’s jurisdictions have a majority-minority population. The gains in the State’s population have come entirely from growth in minority groups. Since 2010, the State’s minority population has increased by 15.2%, whereas the White population has decreased by 4.4%. The State’s Hispanic population has increased by 35.4%, the Asian population has increased by 22.9%, and the African American population has increased by 7.3%.

In the near future, individuals from minority groups will comprise the largest share of the State’s population with younger generations reflecting greater racial and ethnic diversity. Currently, statewide, a majority of children age 4 and under come from a minority group. These children represent the majority in nine of Maryland’s jurisdictions. In Prince George’s County, over 90% of children age 4 and under are from a minority group, followed by Baltimore City (77.9% of children age 4 and under), Charles County (69.8% of children age 4 and under), and Montgomery County (68.7% of children age 4 and under). In comparison, only around one-third of individuals age 65 and over are from a minority group.