Maryland Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Maryland?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maryland is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 46.6% of the total population.

Q: Is Maryland becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Maryland has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 67.7/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

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Maryland Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

6,206,011

Diversity Score

67.7

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

46.6%%

Maryland Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Maryland Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Maryland has increased significantly.

Maryland Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	2,890,956	46.6%
Black / African American	1,796,433	28.9%
Hispanic or Latino	774,946	12.5%
Asian	406,030	6.5%
Two or More Races	287,249	4.6%
Other Race	41,380	0.7%
Native American	6,943	0.1%
Pacific Islander	2,074	0.0%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Maryland

The largest racial or ethnic group in Maryland is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 46.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Maryland has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 67.7/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

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