Romancoke, MD Demographics

A map of Romancoke's Population by Race

Romancoke, Maryland has an estimated population of 2,064, a large increase from the 1,855 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.0% White, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Romancoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Romancoke 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 Romancoke, that probability was 16.6% in 2020 and 7.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Romancoke is ranked the 282nd 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). Romancoke was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Romancoke's White Population

1,982 residents of Romancoke, or 96.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Romancoke is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Romancoke ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's White population has grown by an estimated 17.1%. White residents' share of Romancoke's population has increased from 91.2% to 96.0%.

Romancoke is more White than neighboring Stevensville (82.8% White), Chester (80.5% White), Highland Beach (18.7% White), Kent Narrows (90.3% White), and Annapolis Neck (83.9% White).

Romancoke's Black Population

26 residents of Romancoke, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Romancoke is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Romancoke ranks 447th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of Romancoke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Romancoke is less Black than neighboring Stevensville (5.2% Black), Chester (7.1% Black), Highland Beach (57.9% Black), Kent Narrows (3.2% Black), and Annapolis Neck (2.9% Black).

Romancoke's Asian Population

6 residents of Romancoke, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Romancoke is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Romancoke ranks 315th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Romancoke's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Romancoke is more Asian than neighboring Highland Beach (0% Asian). Romancoke is less Asian than neighboring Stevensville (2% Asian), Chester (1.4% Asian), Kent Narrows (6.5% Asian), and Annapolis Neck (1.5% Asian).

Romancoke's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Romancoke, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Romancoke is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Romancoke ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Romancoke's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Romancoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Stevensville (0.3% Hispanic), Highland Beach (0% Hispanic), and Kent Narrows (0% Hispanic). Romancoke is less Hispanic than neighboring Chester (7.7% Hispanic), and Annapolis Neck (7.7% Hispanic).

Romancoke's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Romancoke, 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 Romancoke is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Romancoke ranks 348th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Romancoke's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Romancoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stevensville (0.7% Native American/Other), Chester (0.5% Native American/Other), and Annapolis Neck (1.6% Native American/Other).

Romancoke's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Romancoke, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Romancoke is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Romancoke ranks 298th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Romancoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 76.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Romancoke's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.9%.

Romancoke is more Multiracial than neighboring Kent Narrows (0% Multiracial). Romancoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Stevensville (9.1% Multiracial), Chester (2.8% Multiracial), Highland Beach (23.4% Multiracial), and Annapolis Neck (2.5% 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.