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Betterton

Maryland · 286 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Betterton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,958. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 90 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−24%since 2000
from 376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+35%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2713173634094551990201020202024Betterton
2024391
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,958
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,477 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,425
+30%since 2000
from $24,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,000
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+30%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(335)
Black2.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(248)
Black5.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.2%(6)
Diversity Score25.8%(74)
Diversity Score
26
+9%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+112%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Betterton, Maryland?

Betterton, Maryland has about 286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Betterton, Maryland?

The typical household in Betterton, Maryland earns about $58,958 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 $200,000, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Betterton, Maryland?

About 42.5% 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 11.9% of people in Betterton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Betterton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Betterton, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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