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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Betterton

Maryland · 376 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Betterton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,477. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,000. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

376
+3%since 1990
from 364 in 1990
1990 – 2025
380 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 368 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+34%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2713173634094551990201020202024Betterton
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,477
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,848
+129%since 1990
from $10,860 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $417 in 1990
US average: $602
69.5%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
30.5% rent
2.6
−7%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(348)
Black4.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.5%(38)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(335)
Black2.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.8%(89)
24
+126%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−16%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Betterton, Maryland?

Betterton, Maryland has about 376 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Betterton, Maryland?

The typical household in Betterton, Maryland earns about $36,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Betterton, Maryland expensive?

In Betterton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $95,000, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Betterton, Maryland?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Betterton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Betterton, Maryland?

About 6.8% of people in Betterton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Betterton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Betterton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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