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Chance

Maryland · 330 residents · 1.67 sq mi
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Chance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,667. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,600. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
−12%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
198 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+21%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1922713504295082000201020202024Chance
2024230
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,066
+40%since 2000
from $15,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+43%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(283)
Black23.6%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(275)
Black8.8%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.1%(86)
Diversity Score
26
−44%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chance, Maryland?

Chance, Maryland has about 330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chance, Maryland?

The typical household in Chance, Maryland earns about $53,667 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 $202,600.

How educated are people in Chance, Maryland?

About 10.5% 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 9.0% of people in Chance, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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