Maryland Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,754 (100%) |
| Population Density | 61 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $61,839 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,605 |
| Median Home Value | $262,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 16,433 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,882 (54.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,664 (28.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,887 (17.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 13,546 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 8,321 (61.4%) |
The table below compares Dorchester County to the other 24 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 22 | 13th |
| Population Density | # 24 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 4th |
| Per Capita Income | # 22 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 10 | 61st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
