North East, MD Demographics

A map of North East's Population by Race

North East, Maryland has an estimated population of 4,134, a slight increase from the 4,085 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.5% White, 14.8% Black, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North East, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North East 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 North East, that probability was 46.1% in 2020 and 40.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North East is ranked the 222nd 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 East was ranked the 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North East's White Population

3,122 residents of North East, or 75.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North East is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. North East ranks 289th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of North East's population has increased from 71.8% to 75.5%.

North East is more White than neighboring Elkton (61.4% White), and Perryville (73% White). North East is less White than neighboring Charlestown (86.6% White), Rising Sun (84% White), and Chesapeake City (80.2% White).

North East's Black Population

612 residents of North East, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North East is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. North East ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. Black residents' share of North East's population has increased from 10.6% to 14.8%.

North East is more Black than neighboring Charlestown (4.3% Black), Rising Sun (3.6% Black), and Chesapeake City (2.2% Black). North East is less Black than neighboring Elkton (16.6% Black), and Perryville (15.8% Black).

North East's Asian Population

31 residents of North East, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North East is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. North East ranks 250th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's Asian population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Asian residents' share of North East's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

North East is more Asian than neighboring Charlestown (0.3% Asian), Perryville (0% Asian), and Chesapeake City (0.6% Asian). North East is less Asian than neighboring Elkton (2.6% Asian), and Rising Sun (0.9% Asian).

North East's Hispanic Population

232 residents of North East, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North East is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. North East ranks 191st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. Hispanic residents' share of North East's population has decreased from 7.4% to 5.6%.

North East is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlestown (4.7% Hispanic), Perryville (3.1% Hispanic), and Rising Sun (5.2% Hispanic). North East is less Hispanic than neighboring Elkton (7.8% Hispanic), and Chesapeake City (13.8% Hispanic).

North East's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North East, 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 North East is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. North East ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North East's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

North East is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlestown (0.8% Native American/Other), Elkton (3% Native American/Other), and Rising Sun (0.2% Native American/Other).

North East's Multiracial Population

137 residents of North East, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North East is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North East ranks 24th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North East's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.1%. Multiracial residents' share of North East's population has decreased from 7.6% to 3.3%.

North East is more Multiracial than neighboring Chesapeake City (3.1% Multiracial). North East is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlestown (3.4% Multiracial), Elkton (8.6% Multiracial), Perryville (8.1% Multiracial), and Rising Sun (6% 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.