Dorchester County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,754 | — | #1,404 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,839 | -17.7% | #1,911 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $262,400 | -6.9% | #829 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,032 | -11.3% | #898 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% | +36.0% | #2,321 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dorchester County has a population of 32,754, making it the #1,404 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Dorchester County is $61,839, ranking #1,911 out of 3,222 counties — 17.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.1% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Dorchester County is $262,400 (-6.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,032/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.6%.
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94.5% of residents in Dorchester County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
About Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County, Maryland has a total population of 32,754, making it the 1,404th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dorchester County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dorchester County is $61,839, which ranks #1,911 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Dorchester County is $262,400, 6.9% below the national median. Renters in Dorchester County pay a median gross rent of $1,032 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dorchester County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.1 min.
Dorchester County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.8%) and Two or More Races (6.4%).
All data for Dorchester County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.