Huntingtown, MD Demographics

A map of Huntingtown's Population by Race

Huntingtown, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,689, a large decrease from the 3,545 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.4% White, 14.7% Black, 10.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Huntingtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Huntingtown has become 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 Huntingtown, that probability was 44.6% in 2020 and 47.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Huntingtown is ranked the 256th 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). Huntingtown was ranked the 235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Huntingtown's White Population

1,893 residents of Huntingtown, or 70.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Huntingtown is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Huntingtown ranks 280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's White population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. White residents' share of Huntingtown's population has decreased from 72.9% to 70.4%.

Huntingtown is more White than neighboring Prince Frederick (50.9% White), Eagle Harbor (26.4% White), and Aquasco (27.1% White). Huntingtown is less White than neighboring Owings (73.6% White), and Chesapeake Beach (72.8% White).

Huntingtown's Black Population

396 residents of Huntingtown, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Huntingtown is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Huntingtown ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Black residents' share of Huntingtown's population has increased from 12.5% to 14.7%.

Huntingtown is more Black than neighboring Owings (11.3% Black), and Chesapeake Beach (7.6% Black). Huntingtown is less Black than neighboring Prince Frederick (23.5% Black), Eagle Harbor (55.6% Black), and Aquasco (49.5% Black).

Huntingtown's Asian Population

47 residents of Huntingtown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Huntingtown is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Huntingtown ranks 198th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Asian residents' share of Huntingtown's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.7%.

Huntingtown is more Asian than neighboring Eagle Harbor (0% Asian). Huntingtown is less Asian than neighboring Prince Frederick (3.2% Asian), Aquasco (2.1% Asian), Owings (2% Asian), and Chesapeake Beach (4.2% Asian).

Huntingtown's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Huntingtown, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Huntingtown is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Huntingtown ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Huntingtown's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.2%.

Huntingtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Prince Frederick (13.8% Hispanic), Eagle Harbor (2.8% Hispanic), Aquasco (9% Hispanic), Owings (8.4% Hispanic), and Chesapeake Beach (3.2% Hispanic).

Huntingtown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Huntingtown, 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 Huntingtown is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Huntingtown ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Huntingtown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Huntingtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aquasco (8.9% Native American/Other), Owings (1.3% Native American/Other), and Chesapeake Beach (0.2% Native American/Other).

Huntingtown's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Huntingtown, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Huntingtown is higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Huntingtown ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Huntingtown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Huntingtown's population has increased from 7.3% to 10.9%.

Huntingtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Prince Frederick (8.6% Multiracial), Aquasco (3.3% Multiracial), and Owings (3.4% Multiracial). Huntingtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle Harbor (15.3% Multiracial), and Chesapeake Beach (12% 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.