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Choptank

Maryland · 186 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Choptank is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,791. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $286,000. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

186
+63%since 2023
from 114 in 2023
2010 – 2024
782 / sq mi
+63%since 2023
from 479 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.2
−7%since 2023
from 46.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
75117159200242201020202024Choptank
2024186
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$127,791
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$42,669
+17%since 2023
from $36,437 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+27.7 ptssince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.222
−49%since 2023
from 0.435 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$286,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $275,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
63.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
36.7% rent
0.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(90)
Black21.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.6%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(169)
Black9.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.8%(39)
21
−50%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.5 min
US average: 26.5
93.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
83.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
53.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
21.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choptank, Maryland?

Choptank, Maryland has about 186 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choptank, Maryland?

The typical household in Choptank, Maryland earns about $127,791 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Choptank, Maryland expensive?

In Choptank, Maryland, the median home is worth about $286,000.

How educated are people in Choptank, Maryland?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Choptank, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Choptank, Maryland?

About 9.1% of people in Choptank, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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