West Pocomoke, MD Demographics
A map of West Pocomoke's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 298 | 62.0% |
Black | 109 | 22.7% |
Asian | 26 | 5.4% |
Multiracial | 24 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 21 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 3 | 0.6% |
West Pocomoke, Maryland had a population of 481 in 2020. It was 62.0% White, 22.7% Black, 5.4% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Pocomoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is the 387th 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).
West Pocomoke's White Population
298 residents of West Pocomoke identify as White, or 62.0%. This makes the White share of the population of West Pocomoke larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #335 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is more White than neighboring Pocomoke City (43.1% White), Princess Anne (23.5% White), and Oak Hall (58.4% White). West Pocomoke is less White than neighboring New Church (62.1% White), and Stockton (67% White).
West Pocomoke's Black Population
109 residents of West Pocomoke identify as Black, or 22.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Pocomoke slightly less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #151 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is less Black than neighboring Pocomoke City (45.6% Black), New Church (24.6% Black), Princess Anne (66% Black), Oak Hall (29.2% Black), and Stockton (26.4% Black).
West Pocomoke's Asian Population
26 residents of West Pocomoke identify as Asian, or 5.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Pocomoke roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #109 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is more Asian than neighboring Pocomoke City (1.2% Asian), New Church (3.9% Asian), Princess Anne (1.3% Asian), Oak Hall (2.7% Asian), and Stockton (0% Asian).
West Pocomoke's Hispanic Population
21 residents of West Pocomoke identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Pocomoke slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #307 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocomoke City (4.1% Hispanic), New Church (2% Hispanic), Oak Hall (2.7% Hispanic), and Stockton (0% Hispanic). West Pocomoke is less Hispanic than neighboring Princess Anne (4.8% Hispanic).
West Pocomoke's Native American/Other Population
3 residents of West Pocomoke 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 West Pocomoke roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #287 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stockton (0% Native American/Other). West Pocomoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pocomoke City (0.9% Native American/Other), New Church (0.8% Native American/Other), Princess Anne (0.9% Native American/Other), and Oak Hall (2.7% Native American/Other).
West Pocomoke's Multiracial Population
24 residents of West Pocomoke identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Pocomoke roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, West Pocomoke is ranked #172 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Pocomoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Princess Anne (3.5% Multiracial), and Oak Hall (4.4% Multiracial). West Pocomoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Pocomoke City (5.1% Multiracial), New Church (6.6% Multiracial), and Stockton (6.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.