Dorchester County Demographics
A map of Dorchester County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 19,891 | 61.1% |
Black | 9,017 | 27.7% |
Hispanic | 1,777 | 5.5% |
Multiracial | 1,264 | 3.9% |
Asian | 355 | 1.1% |
Native American/Other | 227 | 0.7% |
Dorchester County, Maryland had a population of 32,531 in 2020. It was 61.1% White, 27.7% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Dorchester County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Dorchester County is the 21st most populous county of the 24 counties in Maryland.
Dorchester County's White Population
19,891 residents of Dorchester County identify as White, or 61.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Dorchester County larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #16 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more White than neighboring Somerset County (52.3% White), and Wicomico County (58.2% White). Dorchester County is less White than neighboring Talbot County (74.8% White), Calvert County (74.1% White), and St. Mary's County (70.5% White).
Dorchester County's Black Population
9,017 residents of Dorchester County identify as Black, or 27.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Dorchester County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more Black than neighboring Talbot County (11.2% Black), Wicomico County (26.6% Black), Calvert County (12.8% Black), and St. Mary's County (14.1% Black). Dorchester County is less Black than neighboring Somerset County (38.4% Black).
Dorchester County's Asian Population
355 residents of Dorchester County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Dorchester County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #20 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more Asian than neighboring Somerset County (1% Asian). Dorchester County is less Asian than neighboring Talbot County (1.4% Asian), Wicomico County (3% Asian), Calvert County (1.7% Asian), and St. Mary's County (2.9% Asian).
Dorchester County's Hispanic Population
1,777 residents of Dorchester County identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Dorchester County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more Hispanic than neighboring Somerset County (4.4% Hispanic), and Calvert County (4.5% Hispanic). Dorchester County is less Hispanic than neighboring Talbot County (8.9% Hispanic), Wicomico County (6.8% Hispanic), and St. Mary's County (5.8% Hispanic).
Dorchester County's Native American/Other Population
227 residents of Dorchester County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Dorchester County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #12 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Talbot County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Somerset County (0.6% Native American/Other). Dorchester County is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Mary's County (0.8% Native American/Other).
Dorchester County's Multiracial Population
1,264 residents of Dorchester County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Dorchester County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 24 counties in Maryland, Dorchester County is ranked #16 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Dorchester County is more Multiracial than neighboring Talbot County (3.1% Multiracial), and Somerset County (3.3% Multiracial). Dorchester County is less Multiracial than neighboring Wicomico County (4.6% Multiracial), Calvert County (6.1% Multiracial), and St. Mary's County (5.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.