West Denton, MD Demographics

A map of West Denton's Population by Race

West Denton, Maryland has an estimated population of 48, an increase from the 46 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Denton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Denton 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 West Denton, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Denton is ranked the 510th 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). West Denton was ranked the 527th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Denton's White Population

48 residents of West Denton, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Denton is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. West Denton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's White population has grown by an estimated 37.1%. White residents' share of West Denton's population has increased from 76.1% to 100.0%.

West Denton is more White than neighboring Denton (65.8% White), Ridgely (68.2% White), Greensboro (51.7% White), and Hillsboro (94.5% White).

West Denton's Black Population

0 residents of West Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Denton is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. West Denton ranks 216th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Denton's population has decreased from 13.0% to 0.0%.

West Denton is less Black than neighboring Denton (24.5% Black), Ridgely (10.6% Black), Greensboro (11.6% Black), and Hillsboro (1.6% Black).

West Denton's Asian Population

0 residents of West Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Denton is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. West Denton ranks 448th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of West Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Denton is less Asian than neighboring Denton (0.3% Asian), Ridgely (1.1% Asian), and Greensboro (1.7% Asian).

West Denton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Denton is considerably lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Denton ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Denton's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

West Denton is less Hispanic than neighboring Denton (3.5% Hispanic), Ridgely (13.9% Hispanic), and Greensboro (26.2% Hispanic).

West Denton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Denton, 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 West Denton is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Denton ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of West Denton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Denton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Denton (0.4% Native American/Other), Ridgely (2.1% Native American/Other), and Greensboro (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Denton's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Denton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Denton is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Denton ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Denton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Denton's population has decreased from 8.7% to 0.0%.

West Denton is less Multiracial than neighboring Denton (5.4% Multiracial), Ridgely (4.1% Multiracial), Greensboro (8.7% Multiracial), and Hillsboro (3.9% 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.