East New Market, MD Demographics

A map of East New Market's Population by Race

East New Market, Maryland has an estimated population of 246, a dramatic decrease from the 389 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 19.5% Black, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East New Market, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East New Market has become considerably less 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 East New Market, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 40.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East New Market is ranked the 434th 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). East New Market was ranked the 403rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East New Market's White Population

183 residents of East New Market, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East New Market is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. East New Market ranks 323rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East New Market's White population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. White residents' share of East New Market's population has increased from 64.5% to 74.4%.

East New Market is more White than neighboring Secretary (72.4% White), and Hurlock (38.3% White). East New Market is less White than neighboring Choptank (90.9% White), Preston (85.4% White), and Brookview (97% White).

East New Market's Black Population

48 residents of East New Market, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East New Market is lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. East New Market ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East New Market's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of East New Market's population has increased from 18.5% to 19.5%.

East New Market is more Black than neighboring Secretary (1.1% Black), Choptank (9.1% Black), Preston (3.2% Black), and Brookview (0% Black). East New Market is less Black than neighboring Hurlock (42.2% Black).

East New Market's Asian Population

0 residents of East New Market, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East New Market is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. East New Market ranks 436th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East New Market's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East New Market's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East New Market is less Asian than neighboring Hurlock (0.1% Asian).

East New Market's Hispanic Population

6 residents of East New Market, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East New Market is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. East New Market ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East New Market's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of East New Market's population has decreased from 11.6% to 2.4%.

East New Market is more Hispanic than neighboring Choptank (0% Hispanic), Preston (1.2% Hispanic), and Brookview (0% Hispanic). East New Market is less Hispanic than neighboring Secretary (21.4% Hispanic), and Hurlock (8% Hispanic).

East New Market's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East New Market, 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 East New Market is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. East New Market ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

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

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

East New Market's Multiracial Population

9 residents of East New Market, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East New Market is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. East New Market ranks 157th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East New Market's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East New Market's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.7%.

East New Market is more Multiracial than neighboring Choptank (0% Multiracial), and Brookview (3% Multiracial). East New Market is less Multiracial than neighboring Secretary (4.1% Multiracial), Hurlock (8.4% Multiracial), and Preston (5.2% 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.