Preston, MD Demographics
A map of Preston's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 566 | 84.1% |
Black | 42 | 6.2% |
Multiracial | 39 | 5.8% |
Hispanic | 12 | 1.8% |
Asian | 10 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.6% |
Preston, Maryland had a population of 673 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 6.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Preston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is the 355th 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).
Preston's White Population
566 residents of Preston identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Preston considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #191 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more White than neighboring Hurlock (46.5% White), and East New Market (64.5% White). Preston is less White than neighboring Choptank (96.8% White), Secretary (85.8% White), and Williston (95.4% White).
Preston's Black Population
42 residents of Preston identify as Black, or 6.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Preston considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #290 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more Black than neighboring Choptank (0% Black), Secretary (4% Black), and Williston (0% Black). Preston is less Black than neighboring Hurlock (39.5% Black), and East New Market (18.5% Black).
Preston's Asian Population
10 residents of Preston identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Preston slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #277 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more Asian than neighboring Choptank (0.8% Asian), Hurlock (0.8% Asian), Secretary (0% Asian), East New Market (0.3% Asian), and Williston (0% Asian).
Preston's Hispanic Population
12 residents of Preston identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Preston slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #449 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more Hispanic than neighboring Choptank (0% Hispanic), and Williston (0.7% Hispanic). Preston is less Hispanic than neighboring Hurlock (6.7% Hispanic), Secretary (5.5% Hispanic), and East New Market (11.6% Hispanic).
Preston's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of Preston 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 Preston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Choptank (0% Native American/Other), and East New Market (0% Native American/Other). Preston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hurlock (0.8% Native American/Other), Secretary (1.1% Native American/Other), and Williston (1.3% Native American/Other).
Preston's Multiracial Population
39 residents of Preston identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Preston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Preston is ranked #97 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Preston is more Multiracial than neighboring Choptank (2.4% Multiracial), Hurlock (5.7% Multiracial), Secretary (3.6% Multiracial), East New Market (5.1% Multiracial), and Williston (2.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.