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The Choptank CDP(1) had a population of 123 as of July 1, 2022.
The primary coordinate point for Choptank is located at latitude 38.681 and longitude -75.9483 in Caroline County. The formal boundaries for the Choptank Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 0.24 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Caroline County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 7 feet.
The Choptank Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Choptank Census Designated Place is located within District 4, Preston, a minor civil division (MCD) of Caroline County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Choptank: Leonards Wharf, Medford Wharf, Medfords Wharf.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 123 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 123 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 104 (84.6%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 517 |
| Diversity Index2 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $78,304 |
| Average Household Income | $96,117 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 0% |
| Per Capita Income | $38,357 |
| Wealth Index5 | 85 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 66 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 37 (56.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14 (21.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 (22.7%) |
| Median Home Value | $227,778 |
| Average Home Value | $236,842 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 51 |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Family Households | 37 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2022 | 2022-2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.07% | -0.33% |
| Households | -0.86% | -0.40% |
| Families | 0.00% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.63% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.60% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.53% |
The table below compares Choptank to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 484 | 10th |
| Population Density | # 393 | 27th |
| Median Household Income | # 336 | 38th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 35 | 7th |
| Per Capita Income | # 347 | 35th |
| Diversity Index | # 330 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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