College Park, MD population by race
The table below shows College Park's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,605 | 45.34% |
| Black or African American | 7,782 | 22.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 70 | 0.20% |
| Asian | 4,830 | 14.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 3,611 | 10.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,510 | 7.29% |
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College Park population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; College Park has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that College Park's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of College Park population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 45.34% are white, 22.61% are Black or African American, 0.20% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 14.03% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 10.49% are some other race and 7.29% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
College Park, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in College Park is White with a population of 15,605 (45.34% of the total population).
College Park 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in College Park is White with a population of 15,605 (45.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,510 (7.29% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of College Park, MD
By ethnicity, 5,662 (16.45% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 28,754 (83.55% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in College Park, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 14,446 (50.24% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
College Park, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of College Park's Non-Hispanic population.
College Park Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 14,446 | 50.24% |
| Black or African American alone | 7,760 | 26.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 70 | 0.24% |
| Asian alone | 4,830 | 16.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 8 | 0.03% |
| Some other race alone | 244 | 0.85% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,396 | 4.85% |
Among the Hispanic population in College Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,840 (85.48% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
College Park, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of College Park's Hispanic population.
College Park Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 465 | 8.21% |
| Puerto Rican | 258 | 4.56% |
| Cuban | 99 | 1.75% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,840 | 85.48% |
Things to know
What percentage of College Park, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 16.45% of College Park population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in College Park, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 4,840 (85.48% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does College Park, MD have?
College Park, MD has 7,782 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 22.61% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in College Park is Black.
What is the largest minority group in College Park, MD?
With 83.55% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in College Park.
That being said, with a 22.61% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in College Park.
What is the majority race in College Park, MD?
With a population of 15,605 (45.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in College Park.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in College Park, with 22.61% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
