St. Marys County, MD population by race
The table below shows St. Marys County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83,764 | 73.60% |
| Black or African American | 16,411 | 14.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 2,839 | 2.49% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 2,043 | 1.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,690 | 7.64% |
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St. Marys County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; St. Marys County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that St. Marys County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of St. Marys County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 73.60% are white, 14.42% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.49% are Asian, 1.80% are some other race and 7.64% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
St. Marys County, MD population by race.
The largest racial group in St. Marys County is White with a population of 83,764 (73.60% of the total population).
St. Marys County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in St. Marys County is White with a population of 83,764 (73.60% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 8,690 (7.64% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of St. Marys County, MD
By ethnicity, 6,471 (5.69% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 107,343 (94.31% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in St. Marys County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 81,673 (76.09% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
St. Marys County, MD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of St. Marys County's Non-Hispanic population.
St. Marys County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 81,673 | 76.09% |
| Black or African American alone | 16,247 | 15.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 62 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 2,818 | 2.63% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 417 | 0.39% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6,126 | 5.71% |
Among the Hispanic population in St. Marys County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,025 (46.75% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
St. Marys County, MD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of St. Marys County's Hispanic population.
St. Marys County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,542 | 39.28% |
| Puerto Rican | 830 | 12.83% |
| Cuban | 74 | 1.14% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,025 | 46.75% |
Things to know
What percentage of St. Marys County, MD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.69% of St. Marys County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in St. Marys County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,025 (46.75% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does St. Marys County, MD have?
St. Marys County, MD has 16,411 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 14.42% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in St. Marys County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in St. Marys County, MD?
With 94.31% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in St. Marys County.
That being said, with a 14.42% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in St. Marys County.
What is the majority race in St. Marys County, MD?
With a population of 83,764 (73.60% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in St. Marys County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in St. Marys County, with 14.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
