Swedish Population in Maryland by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights

The Swedish population in Maryland totals 29,684, according to recent U.S. Census estimates. Leading cities include Baltimore (1,684), followed by Frederick (476) and Rockville (366), each hosting visible segments of the community. While these urban centers anchor much of the population, the statewide total points to a broader presence in unincorporated areas and smaller towns beyond major city boundaries. The analysis below explores how Swedish residents are distributed across Maryland''s urban and rural landscape.

Top 5 cities with the largest Swedish population in Maryland

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  • 1
    Baltimore
    Swedish population in Baltimore is 1,684
    0.29% of Baltimore population is Swedish
  • 2
    Frederick
    Swedish population in Frederick is 476
    0.59% of Frederick population is Swedish
  • 3
    Rockville
    Swedish population in Rockville is 366
    0.54% of Rockville population is Swedish
  • 4
    Annapolis
    Swedish population in Annapolis is 335
    0.82% of Annapolis population is Swedish
  • 5
    Gaithersburg
    Swedish population in Gaithersburg is 224
    0.32% of Gaithersburg population is Swedish

Overview of Swedish population in Maryland

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Maryland contains 29,684 Swedish residents (0.48% of 6.2 million total state population), positioning the state at the 43rd percentile nationally among U.S. states for Swedish population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Maryland's Swedish demographic representation of 0.48% remains below the national average of 1%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey data indicates Maryland contains 29,684 Swedish residents, representing less than 1% of the nation's total Swedish population of 3.4 million, constituting a minimal fraction of the national demographic community relative to the state's overall population size.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data indicates Maryland's density of 3.1 Swedish Americans per square mile exceeds the national average of 0.96 per square mile by just over triple, establishing the state as a significant concentration center for Swedish demographic communities.
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123 Cities in Maryland Ranked by Swedish Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Swedish population in Maryland present in Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville, along with several other incorporated cities reporting non-zero populations. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all incorporated cities included in this analysis*.
cities in Maryland ranked by Swedish population count
Rank by Swedish Population
City
Swedish Population
% of Total City Population
% of Total Maryland Swedish Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Baltimore 1,684 0.29% 5.67%
2 Frederick 476 0.59% 1.60%
3 Rockville 366 0.54% 1.23%
4 Annapolis 335 0.82% 1.13%
5 Gaithersburg 224 0.32% 0.75%
6 Havre De Grace 208 1.40% 0.70%
7 Easton 202 1.17% 0.68%
8 145 1.76% 0.49%
9 138 0.24% 0.46%
10 136 0.78% 0.46%
11 131 0.69% 0.44%
12 127 0.29% 0.43%
13 125 0.60% 0.42%
14 123 0.61% 0.41%
15 100 1.03% 0.34%
16 97 0.39% 0.33%
17 95 0.60% 0.32%
18 94 3.06% 0.32%
19 90 2.03% 0.30%
20 77 1.26% 0.26%
21 76 1.61% 0.26%
22 72 0.69% 0.24%
23 70 0.66% 0.24%
24 66 0.50% 0.22%
25 61 3.28% 0.21%
26 57 0.89% 0.19%
27 54 0.18% 0.18%
28 53 1.40% 0.18%
29 46 0.58% 0.16%
29 46 0.13% 0.16%
30 43 5.94% 0.14%
31 42 0.66% 0.14%
32 40 0.12% 0.13%
33 38 0.70% 0.13%
34 37 0.58% 0.12%
35 36 1.46% 0.12%
36 35 0.51% 0.12%
37 29 1.05% 0.10%
38 28 1.02% 0.09%
39 27 0.47% 0.09%
40 25 0.44% 0.08%
40 25 1.23% 0.08%
41 24 0.92% 0.08%
41 24 2.75% 0.08%
42 23 0.70% 0.08%
43 20 0.49% 0.07%
44 19 0.11% 0.06%
45 17 0.31% 0.06%
45 17 0.23% 0.06%
46 16 1.29% 0.05%
46 16 1.24% 0.05%
46 16 1.26% 0.05%
47 15 0.57% 0.05%
48 14 0.88% 0.05%
48 14 1.83% 0.05%
49 13 1.19% 0.04%
49 13 0.33% 0.04%
49 13 1.90% 0.04%
49 13 0.18% 0.04%
50 12 1.03% 0.04%
50 12 0.17% 0.04%
50 12 0.09% 0.04%
51 11 0.21% 0.04%
51 11 1.43% 0.04%
51 11 0.22% 0.04%
52 10 0.44% 0.03%
52 10 0.49% 0.03%
52 10 0.59% 0.03%
52 10 1.06% 0.03%
53 9 0.19% 0.03%
53 9 1.16% 0.03%
53 9 0.31% 0.03%
53 9 0.52% 0.03%
54 8 0.21% 0.03%
54 8 0.58% 0.03%
55 7 0.14% 0.02%
55 7 1.33% 0.02%
56 6 0.45% 0.02%
56 6 0.78% 0.02%
56 6 0.46% 0.02%
56 6 0.30% 0.02%
57 4 0.20% 0.01%
57 4 0.39% 0.01%
57 4 0.39% 0.01%
58 3 0.30% 0.01%
58 3 0.40% 0.01%
58 3 0.83% 0.01%
58 3 0.27% 0.01%
58 3 0.22% 0.01%
59 2 0.20% 0.01%
59 2 0.09% 0.01%
60 1 0.17% 0.00%
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
61 0 - -
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks city in Maryland by their Swedish population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Swedish population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Swedish ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Swedish alone, while others identify as Swedish along with another race (such as Swedish and German).
  • We’ve used the “Swedish alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Swedish population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Swedish alone or in combination in city. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total City Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Swedish .
  2. % of Total Maryland Swedish Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Swedish population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Swedish populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • City that don’t have any reported Swedish population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Swedish populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.