Pocomoke City, MD Demographics
A map of Pocomoke City's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 1,960 | 45.6% |
White | 1,852 | 43.1% |
Multiracial | 219 | 5.1% |
Hispanic | 174 | 4.1% |
Asian | 53 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 37 | 0.9% |
Pocomoke City, Maryland had a population of 4,295 in 2020. It was 43.1% White, 45.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pocomoke City, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is the 219th 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).
Pocomoke City's White Population
1,852 residents of Pocomoke City identify as White, or 43.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Pocomoke City roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #407 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is less White than neighboring West Pocomoke (62% White), New Church (62.1% White), Oak Hall (58.4% White), Horntown (68% White), and Stockton (67% White).
Pocomoke City's Black Population
1,960 residents of Pocomoke City identify as Black, or 45.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pocomoke City larger than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #81 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is more Black than neighboring West Pocomoke (22.7% Black), New Church (24.6% Black), Oak Hall (29.2% Black), Horntown (27.4% Black), and Stockton (26.4% Black).
Pocomoke City's Asian Population
53 residents of Pocomoke City identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pocomoke City slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is more Asian than neighboring Horntown (0% Asian), and Stockton (0% Asian). Pocomoke City is less Asian than neighboring West Pocomoke (5.4% Asian), New Church (3.9% Asian), and Oak Hall (2.7% Asian).
Pocomoke City's Hispanic Population
174 residents of Pocomoke City identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pocomoke City slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #327 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is more Hispanic than neighboring New Church (2% Hispanic), Oak Hall (2.7% Hispanic), Horntown (1.4% Hispanic), and Stockton (0% Hispanic). Pocomoke City is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pocomoke (4.4% Hispanic).
Pocomoke City's Native American/Other Population
37 residents of Pocomoke City identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pocomoke City roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #143 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pocomoke (0.6% Native American/Other), New Church (0.8% Native American/Other), Horntown (0.8% Native American/Other), and Stockton (0% Native American/Other). Pocomoke City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Hall (2.7% Native American/Other).
Pocomoke City's Multiracial Population
219 residents of Pocomoke City identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pocomoke City roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Pocomoke City is ranked #156 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Pocomoke City is more Multiracial than neighboring West Pocomoke (5% Multiracial), Oak Hall (4.4% Multiracial), and Horntown (2.4% Multiracial). Pocomoke City is less Multiracial than neighboring New Church (6.6% Multiracial), and Stockton (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.