Demographics & People — Maryland City, Maryland
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,669 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~20,400 |
| Median Age | 36.1 |
| Total Households | 7,376 |
| Family Households | 4,598 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | 0.6808 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,545 |
| Black or African American | 8,035 |
| Asian | 1,219 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,526 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 9,264 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,607 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,435 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,572 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 1,323 |
| Irish | 1,138 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 990 |
| German | 879 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 843 |
| African | 761 |
Language
| English Only | 12,017 |
| Spanish | 3,443 |
| Population 5+ | 17,327 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,040 |
| Population 18+ | 13,877 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 22.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Maryland City, Maryland.