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Chance

Maryland · 230 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Chance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,711. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 147 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $259,100. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
−39%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
138 / sq mi
−23%since 2009
from 180 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+25%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1922713504295082000201020202024Chance
2024230
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.3%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420.9%(48)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419.1%(44)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.3%(3)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6421.3%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.6%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(26)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.6%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,711
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,574
+190%since 2000
from $15,706 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+27%since 2010
from 0.278 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade44.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
53.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.9
−33%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
17
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(283)
Black23.6%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
41
+271%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican12.6%(29)
Salvadoran8.3%(19)
Ancestry
English30.9%(71)
Irish18.3%(42)
German16.1%(37)
American13.5%(31)
Polish8.7%(20)
Italian7%(16)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Dominican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
43.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+28.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2016
from 9.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.4%(16)
Married70.7%(65)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12%(11)
Women 15+
Never married34.8%(46)
Married46.2%(61)
Widowed10.6%(14)
Divorced8.3%(11)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chance, Maryland?

Chance, Maryland has about 230 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chance, Maryland?

The typical household in Chance, Maryland earns about $66,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chance, Maryland expensive?

In Chance, Maryland, the median home is worth about $259,100.

How educated are people in Chance, Maryland?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chance, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chance, Maryland?

About 4.3% of people in Chance, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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