Golden Beach, MD Demographics

A map of Golden Beach's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,417	3,127	89.2%	85.6%
Multiracial	189	264	4.9%	7.2%
Black	153	118	4.0%	3.2%
Hispanic	48	95	1.3%	2.6%
Native American/Other	23	25	0.6%	0.7%
Asian	0	22	0.0%	0.6%

Golden Beach, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,830, an increase from the 3,651 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Beach 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 Golden Beach, that probability was 25.9% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Beach is ranked the 228th 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). Golden Beach was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Beach's White Population

3,417 residents of Golden Beach, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Beach is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Golden Beach ranks 163rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Golden Beach's population has increased from 85.6% to 89.2%.

Golden Beach is more White than neighboring Eagle Harbor (26.4% White), Charlotte Hall (56.7% White), and Hughesville (60.5% White). Golden Beach is less White than neighboring Benedict (100% White), and Mechanicsville (92.8% White).

Golden Beach's Black Population

153 residents of Golden Beach, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Beach is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Golden Beach ranks 362nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Black residents' share of Golden Beach's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Golden Beach is more Black than neighboring Benedict (0% Black), and Mechanicsville (2.9% Black). Golden Beach is less Black than neighboring Eagle Harbor (55.6% Black), Charlotte Hall (30.5% Black), and Hughesville (29.8% Black).

Golden Beach's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden Beach, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Beach is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Golden Beach ranks 386th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Golden Beach's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Golden Beach is less Asian than neighboring Charlotte Hall (4.4% Asian), and Hughesville (0.2% Asian).

Golden Beach's Hispanic Population

48 residents of Golden Beach, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Beach is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Beach ranks 408th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Beach's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.3%.

Golden Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Benedict (0% Hispanic). Golden Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Mechanicsville (3.3% Hispanic), Eagle Harbor (2.8% Hispanic), Charlotte Hall (8.4% Hispanic), and Hughesville (7.2% Hispanic).

Golden Beach's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Golden Beach, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Beach is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Beach ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Golden Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Benedict (0% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0% Native American/Other), Eagle Harbor (0% Native American/Other), and Charlotte Hall (0% Native American/Other). Golden Beach is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hughesville (0.8% Native American/Other).

Golden Beach's Multiracial Population

189 residents of Golden Beach, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Beach is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Beach ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Beach's population has decreased from 7.2% to 4.9%.

Golden Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Benedict (0% Multiracial), Mechanicsville (1% Multiracial), Charlotte Hall (0% Multiracial), and Hughesville (1.4% Multiracial). Golden Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Harbor (15.3% 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.