North Beach, MD Demographics

A map of North Beach's Population by Race

North Beach, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,296, an increase from the 2,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 25.7% Black, 5.2% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 3.6% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Beach, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Beach has become considerably 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 North Beach, that probability was 47.8% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Beach is ranked the 272nd 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). North Beach was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Beach's White Population

1,337 residents of North Beach, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Beach is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North Beach ranks 296th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of North Beach's population has decreased from 70.4% to 58.2%.

North Beach is less White than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (72.8% White), Friendship (100% White), Owings (73.6% White), Deale (84.4% White), and Shady Side (79.5% White).

North Beach's Black Population

589 residents of North Beach, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Beach is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North Beach ranks 217th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's Black population has grown by an estimated 115.0%. Black residents' share of North Beach's population has increased from 12.8% to 25.7%.

North Beach is more Black than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (7.6% Black), Friendship (0% Black), Owings (11.3% Black), Deale (4% Black), and Shady Side (9.5% Black).

North Beach's Asian Population

50 residents of North Beach, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Beach is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North Beach ranks 230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of North Beach's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

North Beach is more Asian than neighboring Friendship (0% Asian), Owings (2% Asian), Deale (1% Asian), and Shady Side (0% Asian). North Beach is less Asian than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (4.2% Asian).

North Beach's Hispanic Population

120 residents of North Beach, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Beach is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Beach ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of North Beach's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.2%.

North Beach is more Hispanic than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (3.2% Hispanic), Friendship (0% Hispanic), and Deale (3.8% Hispanic). North Beach is less Hispanic than neighboring Owings (8.4% Hispanic), and Shady Side (6.6% Hispanic).

North Beach's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of North Beach, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Beach is slightly higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North Beach ranks 310th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 530.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Beach's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.6%.

North Beach is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (0.2% Native American/Other), Friendship (0% Native American/Other), Owings (1.3% Native American/Other), Deale (0% Native American/Other), and Shady Side (0.3% Native American/Other).

North Beach's Multiracial Population

118 residents of North Beach, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Beach is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North Beach ranks 31st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Beach's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 24.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Beach's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.1%.

North Beach is more Multiracial than neighboring Friendship (0% Multiracial), Owings (3.4% Multiracial), and Shady Side (4.2% Multiracial). North Beach is less Multiracial than neighboring Chesapeake Beach (12% Multiracial), and Deale (6.8% 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.