Gaithersburg, MD population by race
The table below shows Gaithersburg's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,696 | 38.68% |
| Black or African American | 11,208 | 16.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 245 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 14,540 | 21.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.18% |
| Some other race | 9,220 | 13.36% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,981 | 10.12% |
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Gaithersburg 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; Gaithersburg has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Gaithersburg's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Gaithersburg population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 38.68% are white, 16.24% are Black or African American, 0.35% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 21.07% are Asian, 0.18% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.36% are some other race and 10.12% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Gaithersburg, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in Gaithersburg is White with a population of 26,696 (38.68% of the total population).
Gaithersburg '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 Gaithersburg is White with a population of 26,696 (38.68% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 6,981 (10.12% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Gaithersburg, MD
By ethnicity, 17,923 (25.97% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 51,093 (74.03% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Gaithersburg, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 22,415 (43.87% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Gaithersburg, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Gaithersburg's Non-Hispanic population.
Gaithersburg 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 | 22,415 | 43.87% |
| Black or African American alone | 10,729 | 21.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 152 | 0.30% |
| Asian alone | 14,436 | 28.25% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 126 | 0.25% |
| Some other race alone | 371 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,864 | 5.61% |
Among the Hispanic population in Gaithersburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 15,928 (88.87% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Gaithersburg, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Gaithersburg's Hispanic population.
Gaithersburg Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,324 | 7.39% |
| Puerto Rican | 533 | 2.97% |
| Cuban | 138 | 0.77% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 15,928 | 88.87% |
Things to know
What percentage of Gaithersburg, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 25.97% of Gaithersburg population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Gaithersburg, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 15,928 (88.87% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Gaithersburg, MD have?
Gaithersburg, MD has 11,208 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.24% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Gaithersburg is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Gaithersburg, MD?
With 74.03% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Gaithersburg.
That being said, with a 21.07% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Gaithersburg.
What is the majority race in Gaithersburg, MD?
With a population of 26,696 (38.68% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Gaithersburg.
Asians are second largest race in Gaithersburg, with 21.07% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates