West Pocomoke, MD Demographics

A map of West Pocomoke's Population by Race

West Pocomoke, Maryland has an estimated population of 548, a large increase from the 481 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.5% White, 21.4% Black, 7.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pocomoke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pocomoke 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 Pocomoke, that probability was 55.8% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pocomoke is ranked the 375th 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 Pocomoke was ranked the 387th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pocomoke's White Population

392 residents of West Pocomoke, or 71.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pocomoke is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. West Pocomoke ranks 335th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's White population has grown by an estimated 31.5%. White residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has increased from 62.0% to 71.5%.

West Pocomoke is more White than neighboring Pocomoke City (56.6% White), Princess Anne (21.9% White), and Stockton (54.5% White). West Pocomoke is less White than neighboring New Church (78.6% White), and Oak Hall (75.6% White).

West Pocomoke's Black Population

117 residents of West Pocomoke, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pocomoke is lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. West Pocomoke ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Black residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has decreased from 22.7% to 21.4%.

West Pocomoke is more Black than neighboring New Church (9.3% Black). West Pocomoke is less Black than neighboring Pocomoke City (35.3% Black), Princess Anne (72.8% Black), Oak Hall (24.4% Black), and Stockton (45.5% Black).

West Pocomoke's Asian Population

0 residents of West Pocomoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pocomoke is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. West Pocomoke ranks 109th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has decreased from 5.4% to 0.0%.

West Pocomoke is less Asian than neighboring Pocomoke City (1.3% Asian), and New Church (10.2% Asian).

West Pocomoke's Hispanic Population

39 residents of West Pocomoke, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pocomoke is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Pocomoke ranks 311th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.1%.

West Pocomoke is more Hispanic than neighboring Pocomoke City (1.5% Hispanic), New Church (0% Hispanic), Princess Anne (3.1% Hispanic), Oak Hall (0% Hispanic), and Stockton (0% Hispanic).

West Pocomoke's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Pocomoke, 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 Pocomoke is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Pocomoke ranks 296th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Pocomoke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princess Anne (0.1% Native American/Other).

West Pocomoke's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Pocomoke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pocomoke is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. West Pocomoke ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pocomoke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pocomoke's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

West Pocomoke is less Multiracial than neighboring Pocomoke City (5.4% Multiracial), New Church (2% Multiracial), and Princess Anne (2% 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.