Easton, MD Demographics

A map of Easton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,129	11,110	64.3%	65.0%
Black	2,719	2,467	15.7%	14.4%
Hispanic	2,520	2,454	14.6%	14.4%
Multiracial	493	578	2.8%	3.4%
Asian	361	386	2.1%	2.3%
Native American/Other	86	106	0.5%	0.6%

Easton, Maryland has an estimated population of 17,308, a slight increase from the 17,101 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% White, 15.7% Black, 14.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Easton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Easton is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Easton, that probability was 53.5% in 2020 and 53.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Easton is ranked the 84th 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). Easton was ranked the 83rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Easton's White Population

11,129 residents of Easton, or 64.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Easton is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Easton ranks 322nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Easton's population has decreased from 65.0% to 64.3%.

Easton is less White than neighboring Trappe (69.4% White), Cordova (86.6% White), Oxford (85.7% White), Choptank (90.9% White), and St. Michaels (67.9% White).

Easton's Black Population

2,719 residents of Easton, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Easton is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Easton ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. Black residents' share of Easton's population has increased from 14.4% to 15.7%.

Easton is more Black than neighboring Cordova (3.1% Black), Oxford (3.3% Black), and Choptank (9.1% Black). Easton is less Black than neighboring Trappe (18.4% Black), and St. Michaels (21.3% Black).

Easton's Asian Population

361 residents of Easton, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Easton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Easton ranks 213th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Asian residents' share of Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Easton is more Asian than neighboring Cordova (0% Asian), Oxford (0% Asian), Choptank (0% Asian), and St. Michaels (0.3% Asian).

Easton's Hispanic Population

2,520 residents of Easton, or 14.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Easton is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Easton ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.6%.

Easton is more Hispanic than neighboring Trappe (5.1% Hispanic), Cordova (0.2% Hispanic), Oxford (10.5% Hispanic), Choptank (0% Hispanic), and St. Michaels (9.9% Hispanic).

Easton's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Easton, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Easton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Easton ranks 298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Easton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trappe (0% Native American/Other), Cordova (0% Native American/Other), Oxford (0% Native American/Other), Choptank (0% Native American/Other), and St. Michaels (0% Native American/Other).

Easton's Multiracial Population

493 residents of Easton, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Easton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Easton ranks 379th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Easton's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.8%.

Easton is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (0.6% Multiracial), Choptank (0% Multiracial), and St. Michaels (0.6% Multiracial). Easton is less Multiracial than neighboring Trappe (5% Multiracial), and Cordova (10% 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.