Princess Anne, MD Demographics

A map of Princess Anne's Population by Race

Princess Anne, Maryland has an estimated population of 3,569, an increase from the 3,446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.8% Black, 21.9% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Princess Anne, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Princess Anne 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 Princess Anne, that probability was 50.6% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Princess Anne is ranked the 236th 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). Princess Anne was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Princess Anne's White Population

783 residents of Princess Anne, or 21.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Princess Anne is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Princess Anne ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Princess Anne's population has decreased from 23.5% to 21.9%.

Princess Anne is less White than neighboring Allen (89.1% White), Eden (36.5% White), Mount Vernon (80% White), Whitehaven (100% White), and Fruitland (49.9% White).

Princess Anne's Black Population

2,597 residents of Princess Anne, or 72.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Princess Anne is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Princess Anne ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Princess Anne's population has increased from 66.0% to 72.8%.

Princess Anne is more Black than neighboring Allen (0% Black), Eden (39.5% Black), Mount Vernon (11.1% Black), Whitehaven (0% Black), and Fruitland (28.8% Black).

Princess Anne's Asian Population

0 residents of Princess Anne, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Princess Anne is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Princess Anne ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Princess Anne's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Princess Anne is less Asian than neighboring Fruitland (2.2% Asian).

Princess Anne's Hispanic Population

111 residents of Princess Anne, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Princess Anne is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Princess Anne ranks 287th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Princess Anne's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.1%.

Princess Anne is more Hispanic than neighboring Allen (0% Hispanic), and Whitehaven (0% Hispanic). Princess Anne is less Hispanic than neighboring Eden (12.3% Hispanic), Mount Vernon (5.2% Hispanic), and Fruitland (13.3% Hispanic).

Princess Anne's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Princess Anne, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Princess Anne is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Princess Anne ranks 175th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Princess Anne's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Princess Anne is more Native American/Other than neighboring Allen (0% Native American/Other), Eden (0% Native American/Other), Mount Vernon (0% Native American/Other), Whitehaven (0% Native American/Other), and Fruitland (0% Native American/Other).

Princess Anne's Multiracial Population

73 residents of Princess Anne, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Princess Anne is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Princess Anne ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Princess Anne's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Princess Anne's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.0%.

Princess Anne is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitehaven (0% Multiracial). Princess Anne is less Multiracial than neighboring Allen (10.9% Multiracial), Eden (11.7% Multiracial), Mount Vernon (3.7% Multiracial), and Fruitland (5.7% 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.