Easton, MD Demographics

A map of Easton's Population by Race

Easton, Maryland had a population of 17,101 in 2020. It was 65.0% White, 14.4% Black, 2.3% Asian, 14.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Easton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is the 83rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Easton's White Population

11,110 residents of Easton identify as White, or 65.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Easton larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #322 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more White than neighboring Trappe (59.2% White). Easton is less White than neighboring Cordova (83.7% White), Oxford (92.6% White), Choptank (96.8% White), and St. Michaels (69% White).

Easton's Black Population

2,467 residents of Easton identify as Black, or 14.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Easton less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #205 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more Black than neighboring Cordova (5.8% Black), Oxford (2.8% Black), and Choptank (0% Black). Easton is less Black than neighboring Trappe (25.6% Black), and St. Michaels (22.5% Black).

Easton's Asian Population

386 residents of Easton identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Easton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #208 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more Asian than neighboring Trappe (1.7% Asian), Cordova (0.2% Asian), Oxford (0.7% Asian), Choptank (0.8% Asian), and St. Michaels (1% Asian).

Easton's Hispanic Population

2,454 residents of Easton identify as Hispanic, or 14.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Easton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #90 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more Hispanic than neighboring Trappe (9.7% Hispanic), Cordova (4% Hispanic), Oxford (2% Hispanic), Choptank (0% Hispanic), and St. Michaels (3.1% Hispanic).

Easton's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Easton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Easton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Choptank (0% Native American/Other). Easton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trappe (0.9% Native American/Other), Cordova (1.3% Native American/Other), Oxford (0.7% Native American/Other), and St. Michaels (1.2% Native American/Other).

Easton's Multiracial Population

578 residents of Easton identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Easton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Easton is ranked #373 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Easton is more Multiracial than neighboring Trappe (2.9% Multiracial), Oxford (1.3% Multiracial), Choptank (2.4% Multiracial), and St. Michaels (3.1% Multiracial). Easton is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordova (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.