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Choptank, Maryland - Basic Facts

The Choptank Census Designated Place had a population of 130 as of July 1, 2020.

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 (GNIS ID: 2583598) 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.

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Choptank, MD Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 130 (100%)
Population in Households 130 (100.0%)
Population in Families 110 (84.6%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 546
Diversity Index2 28
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $72,880
Average Household Income $86,329
% of Income for Mortgage4 0%
Per Capita Income $34,219
Wealth Index5 106
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 76 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 44 (57.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 11 (14.5%)
Vacant Housing Units 21 (27.6%)
Median Home Value $196,429
Average Home Value $220,455
Housing Affordability Index3 0
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 55
Average Household Size 2.36
Family Households 41
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.08% 0.0%
Households 0.18% 0.0%
Families 1.56% 0.0%
Median Household Income   0.58%
Per Capita Income   1.8%
Owner Occupied HU   0.45%

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Choptank, MD - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Choptank to the other 518 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 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 # 471 9th
Population Density # 380 27th
Median Household Income # 294 43rd
Housing Affordability Index # 20 4th
Per Capita Income # 310 40th
Diversity Index # 342 34th

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