Choptank, MD Demographics

A map of Choptank's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	169	122	90.9%	96.8%
Black	17	0	9.1%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.8%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	2.4%

Choptank, Maryland has an estimated population of 186, a dramatic increase from the 126 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 9.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Choptank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Choptank has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Choptank, that probability was 6.2% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Choptank is ranked the 451st most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. 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). Choptank was ranked the 484th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Choptank's White Population

169 residents of Choptank, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Choptank is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Choptank ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's White population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. White residents' share of Choptank's population has decreased from 96.8% to 90.9%.

Choptank is more White than neighboring Preston (85.4% White), Secretary (72.4% White), East New Market (74.4% White), Hurlock (38.3% White), and Trappe (69.4% White).

Choptank's Black Population

17 residents of Choptank, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Choptank is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Choptank ranks 482nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 17. Black residents' share of Choptank's population has increased from 0.0% to 9.1%.

Choptank is more Black than neighboring Preston (3.2% Black), and Secretary (1.1% Black). Choptank is less Black than neighboring East New Market (19.5% Black), Hurlock (42.2% Black), and Trappe (18.4% Black).

Choptank's Asian Population

0 residents of Choptank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Choptank is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Choptank ranks 358th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Choptank's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Choptank is less Asian than neighboring Hurlock (0.1% Asian), and Trappe (2.1% Asian).

Choptank's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Choptank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Choptank is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Choptank ranks 520th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Choptank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Choptank is less Hispanic than neighboring Preston (1.2% Hispanic), Secretary (21.4% Hispanic), East New Market (2.4% Hispanic), Hurlock (8% Hispanic), and Trappe (5.1% Hispanic).

Choptank's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Choptank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Choptank is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Choptank ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Choptank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Choptank is less Native American/Other than neighboring Preston (5% Native American/Other), Secretary (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hurlock (3% Native American/Other).

Choptank's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Choptank, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Choptank is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Choptank ranks 465th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Choptank's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Choptank's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Choptank is less Multiracial than neighboring Preston (5.2% Multiracial), Secretary (4.1% Multiracial), East New Market (3.7% Multiracial), Hurlock (8.4% Multiracial), and Trappe (5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.