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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Maryland? Where cities and towns in Maryland have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 51.3% increase in the Hispanic population in Maryland.
The 10 Cities In Maryland With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Maryland with the largest hispanic/latino population? Riverdale Park took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Maryland for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Maryland ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Maryland or the safest places in Maryland.
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Population: 7,321
% Hispanic/Latino: 53.86%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,943
Percent Change Since 2010: 34.85%
More on Riverdale Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 20,790
% Hispanic/Latino: 35.65%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,411
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.7%
More on Hyattsville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,591
% Hispanic/Latino: 31.08%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,981
Percent Change Since 2010: 31.21%
More on Bladensburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,290
% Hispanic/Latino: 30.93%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,564
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.02%
More on Mount Rainier: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,574
% Hispanic/Latino: 26.63%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,615
Percent Change Since 2010: 4.87%
More on New Carrollton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 68,827
% Hispanic/Latino: 24.5%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 16,863
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.36%
More on Gaithersburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 29,438
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.26%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,375
Percent Change Since 2010: 47.22%
More on Laurel: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,961
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.04%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,307
Percent Change Since 2010: 104.64%
More on College Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,602
% Hispanic/Latino: 18.01%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,431
Percent Change Since 2010: 97.64%
More on Greenbelt: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 40,581
% Hispanic/Latino: 17.9%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,264
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.39%
More on Annapolis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Maryland With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Maryland.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 39 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 53.9% to 1.3%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Riverdale Park took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Hampstead was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Maryland ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Maryland
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Maryland according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Maryland:
- Hampstead
- Chesapeake Beach
- District Heights
For more Maryland reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Maryland
Rank | City | % Hispanic |
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1 | Riverdale Park | 53.86% |
2 | Hyattsville | 35.65% |
3 | Bladensburg | 31.08% |
4 | Mount Rainier | 30.93% |
5 | New Carrollton | 26.63% |
6 | Gaithersburg | 24.5% |
7 | Laurel | 18.26% |
8 | College Park | 18.04% |
9 | Greenbelt | 18.01% |
10 | Annapolis | 17.9% |
11 | Frederick | 17.52% |
12 | Rockville | 16.0% |
13 | Takoma Park | 13.07% |
14 | Glenarden | 10.77% |
15 | Easton | 10.72% |
16 | Aberdeen | 9.68% |
17 | Bel Air | 9.54% |
18 | Hagerstown | 8.83% |
19 | Cheverly | 8.38% |
20 | Elkton | 7.77% |
21 | Mount Airy | 7.65% |
22 | Bowie | 7.16% |
23 | Walkersville | 7.06% |
24 | Westminster | 7.04% |
25 | Cambridge | 6.98% |
26 | Havre De Grace | 6.48% |
27 | Brunswick | 6.22% |
28 | Ocean City | 5.82% |
29 | Thurmont | 5.76% |
30 | Baltimore | 5.61% |
31 | La Plata | 5.06% |
32 | Frostburg | 4.5% |
33 | Salisbury | 4.32% |
34 | Cheste | 2.9% |
35 | Cumberland | 2.14% |
36 | Taneytown | 2.05% |
37 | District Heights | 1.75% |
38 | Chesapeake Beach | 1.67% |
39 | Hampstead | 1.32% |