Hurlock, MD Demographics

A map of Hurlock's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	1,189	818	42.2%	39.5%
White	1,079	963	38.3%	46.5%
Multiracial	238	118	8.4%	5.7%
Hispanic	225	138	8.0%	6.7%
Native American/Other	85	16	3.0%	0.8%
Asian	3	17	0.1%	0.8%

Hurlock, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,819, a dramatic increase from the 2,070 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% Black, 38.3% White, 8.4% Multiracial, 8.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Hurlock, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Hurlock has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Hurlock, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Hurlock is ranked the 253rd 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). Hurlock was ranked the 278th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Hurlock's White Population

1,079 residents of Hurlock, or 38.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Hurlock is lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Hurlock ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's White population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Hurlock's population has decreased from 46.5% to 38.3%.

Hurlock is less White than neighboring East New Market (74.4% White), Secretary (72.4% White), Eldorado (90% White), Brookview (97% White), and Preston (85.4% White).

Hurlock's Black Population

1,189 residents of Hurlock, or 42.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Hurlock is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Hurlock ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's Black population has grown by an estimated 45.4%. Black residents' share of Hurlock's population has increased from 39.5% to 42.2%.

Hurlock is more Black than neighboring East New Market (19.5% Black), Secretary (1.1% Black), Eldorado (0% Black), Brookview (0% Black), and Preston (3.2% Black).

Hurlock's Asian Population

3 residents of Hurlock, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Hurlock is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Hurlock ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's Asian population has declined by an estimated 82.4%. Asian residents' share of Hurlock's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Hurlock is more Asian than neighboring East New Market (0% Asian), Secretary (0% Asian), Eldorado (0% Asian), Brookview (0% Asian), and Preston (0% Asian).

Hurlock's Hispanic Population

225 residents of Hurlock, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Hurlock is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Hurlock ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 63.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Hurlock's population has increased from 6.7% to 8.0%.

Hurlock is more Hispanic than neighboring East New Market (2.4% Hispanic), Eldorado (0% Hispanic), Brookview (0% Hispanic), and Preston (1.2% Hispanic). Hurlock is less Hispanic than neighboring Secretary (21.4% Hispanic).

Hurlock's Native American/Other Population

85 residents of Hurlock, or 3.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Hurlock is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Hurlock ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 431.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Hurlock's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.0%.

Hurlock is more Native American/Other than neighboring East New Market (0% Native American/Other), Secretary (0.9% Native American/Other), Eldorado (0% Native American/Other), and Brookview (0% Native American/Other). Hurlock is less Native American/Other than neighboring Preston (5% Native American/Other).

Hurlock's Multiracial Population

238 residents of Hurlock, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Hurlock is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Hurlock ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Hurlock's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 101.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Hurlock's population has increased from 5.7% to 8.4%.

Hurlock is more Multiracial than neighboring East New Market (3.7% Multiracial), Secretary (4.1% Multiracial), Brookview (3% Multiracial), and Preston (5.2% Multiracial). Hurlock is less Multiracial than neighboring Eldorado (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.