Pomfret, MD Demographics

A map of Pomfret's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	315	244	42.2%	47.5%
Hispanic	146	36	19.5%	7.0%
Multiracial	118	36	15.8%	7.0%
White	89	161	11.9%	31.3%
Native American/Other	60	36	8.0%	7.0%
Asian	19	1	2.5%	0.2%

Pomfret, Maryland has an estimated population of 747, a dramatic increase from the 514 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.2% Black, 19.5% Hispanic, 15.8% Multiracial, 11.9% White, 8.0% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pomfret, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pomfret has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Pomfret, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 73.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pomfret is ranked the 354th 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). Pomfret was ranked the 377th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pomfret's White Population

89 residents of Pomfret, or 11.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pomfret is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Pomfret ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's White population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. White residents' share of Pomfret's population has decreased from 31.3% to 11.9%.

Pomfret is less White than neighboring Bensville (19% White), Port Tobacco Village (100% White), La Plata (46.7% White), Bryans Road (15.7% White), and Accokeek (13.7% White).

Pomfret's Black Population

315 residents of Pomfret, or 42.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pomfret is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Pomfret ranks 77th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.1%. Black residents' share of Pomfret's population has decreased from 47.5% to 42.2%.

Pomfret is more Black than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Black), and La Plata (35.8% Black). Pomfret is less Black than neighboring Bensville (60.9% Black), Bryans Road (66% Black), and Accokeek (69.7% Black).

Pomfret's Asian Population

19 residents of Pomfret, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pomfret is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Pomfret ranks 439th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Asian residents' share of Pomfret's population has increased from 0.2% to 2.5%.

Pomfret is more Asian than neighboring Port Tobacco Village (0% Asian), and Bryans Road (0.7% Asian). Pomfret is less Asian than neighboring Bensville (4.4% Asian), La Plata (3.3% Asian), and Accokeek (3.7% Asian).

Pomfret's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Pomfret, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pomfret is higher than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Pomfret ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 305.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Pomfret's population has increased from 7.0% to 19.5%.

Pomfret is more Hispanic than neighboring Bensville (8.1% Hispanic), Port Tobacco Village (0% Hispanic), La Plata (6.2% Hispanic), Bryans Road (9.5% Hispanic), and Accokeek (3.7% Hispanic).

Pomfret's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Pomfret, or 8.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pomfret is higher than in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Pomfret ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pomfret's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.0%.

Pomfret is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bensville (0.4% Native American/Other), Port Tobacco Village (0% Native American/Other), La Plata (0.2% Native American/Other), Bryans Road (3.3% Native American/Other), and Accokeek (1.7% Native American/Other).

Pomfret's Multiracial Population

118 residents of Pomfret, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pomfret is considerably higher than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Pomfret ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pomfret's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 227.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Pomfret's population has increased from 7.0% to 15.8%.

Pomfret is more Multiracial than neighboring Bensville (7.1% Multiracial), Port Tobacco Village (0% Multiracial), La Plata (7.8% Multiracial), Bryans Road (4.9% Multiracial), and Accokeek (7.5% 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.