Port Deposit, MD Demographics

A map of Port Deposit's Population by Race

Port Deposit, Maryland has an estimated population of 491, a large decrease from the 614 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 12.2% Black, 8.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Asian, 3.1% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Deposit, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Deposit 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 Port Deposit, that probability was 32.7% in 2020 and 44.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Deposit is ranked the 386th 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). Port Deposit was ranked the 362nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Deposit's White Population

358 residents of Port Deposit, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Deposit is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Port Deposit ranks 220th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's White population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. White residents' share of Port Deposit's population has decreased from 81.4% to 72.9%.

Port Deposit is more White than neighboring Havre de Grace (66.9% White). Port Deposit is less White than neighboring Perryville (73% White), Rising Sun (84% White), Darlington (92.1% White), and Charlestown (86.6% White).

Port Deposit's Black Population

60 residents of Port Deposit, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Deposit is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Port Deposit ranks 285th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's Black population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Port Deposit's population has increased from 6.5% to 12.2%.

Port Deposit is more Black than neighboring Rising Sun (3.6% Black), Darlington (0% Black), and Charlestown (4.3% Black). Port Deposit is less Black than neighboring Perryville (15.8% Black), and Havre de Grace (19% Black).

Port Deposit's Asian Population

15 residents of Port Deposit, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Deposit is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Port Deposit ranks 407th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Deposit's population has increased from 0.5% to 3.1%.

Port Deposit is more Asian than neighboring Perryville (0% Asian), Havre de Grace (2.4% Asian), Rising Sun (0.9% Asian), Darlington (0% Asian), and Charlestown (0.3% Asian).

Port Deposit's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Port Deposit, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Deposit is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Port Deposit ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Deposit's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.1%.

Port Deposit is more Hispanic than neighboring Perryville (3.1% Hispanic), Havre de Grace (5.6% Hispanic), Rising Sun (5.2% Hispanic), Darlington (0.6% Hispanic), and Charlestown (4.7% Hispanic).

Port Deposit's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Port Deposit, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Deposit is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Deposit ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Deposit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Port Deposit is more Native American/Other than neighboring Perryville (0% Native American/Other), Rising Sun (0.2% Native American/Other), and Darlington (0% Native American/Other). Port Deposit is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlestown (0.8% Native American/Other).

Port Deposit's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Port Deposit, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Deposit is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Port Deposit ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Deposit's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Deposit's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.1%.

Port Deposit is less Multiracial than neighboring Perryville (8.1% Multiracial), Havre de Grace (5.4% Multiracial), Rising Sun (6% Multiracial), Darlington (7.4% Multiracial), and Charlestown (3.4% 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.