North East, MD Demographics

A map of North East's Population by Race

North East, Maryland had a population of 4,085 in 2020. It was 71.8% White, 10.6% Black, 1.8% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of North East, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is the 222nd 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).

North East's White Population

2,934 residents of North East identify as White, or 71.8%. This makes the White share of the population of North East considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #289 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

North East is more White than neighboring Elkton (62.1% White). North East is less White than neighboring Charlestown (84.6% White), Perryville (77.5% White), Rising Sun (88% White), and Chesapeake City (89.5% White).

North East's Black Population

431 residents of North East identify as Black, or 10.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of North East less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #240 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Black than neighboring Charlestown (6.1% Black), Perryville (10.2% Black), Rising Sun (1.1% Black), and Chesapeake City (2.2% Black). North East is less Black than neighboring Elkton (19.5% Black).

North East's Asian Population

74 residents of North East identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of North East roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #248 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Asian than neighboring Charlestown (0.9% Asian), Perryville (1.2% Asian), Rising Sun (0.6% Asian), and Chesapeake City (0% Asian). North East is less Asian than neighboring Elkton (2.5% Asian).

North East's Hispanic Population

304 residents of North East identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of North East roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #191 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlestown (3.4% Hispanic), Perryville (4.3% Hispanic), Rising Sun (5.3% Hispanic), and Chesapeake City (4.3% Hispanic). North East is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkton (8.5% Hispanic).

North East's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of North East 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 North East roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rising Sun (0.4% Native American/Other). North East is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlestown (0.8% Native American/Other), Elkton (0.8% Native American/Other), Perryville (1% Native American/Other), and Chesapeake City (0.8% Native American/Other).

North East's Multiracial Population

312 residents of North East identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of North East roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, North East is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

North East is more Multiracial than neighboring Charlestown (4.2% Multiracial), Elkton (6.5% Multiracial), Perryville (5.9% Multiracial), Rising Sun (4.7% Multiracial), and Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial).

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