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Choptank

Maryland · 129 residents · 0.238 sq mi
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Choptank has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 84% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 129 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
542 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 542 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
−12%vs 2011
vs 55.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
75117159200242201020202024Choptank
2024186
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,346
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,136 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,725
−53%vs 2011
vs $27,195 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
59.3%
+16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
−10%vs 2011
vs 0.536 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade63.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $187,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−38.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
64.4%
+35.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
19.8
+282%vs 2011
vs 5.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian1.6%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(7)
Diversity Score
6
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−20.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+40.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−13.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−34.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.3% in 2011
Female
54.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
Foreign born
6.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
+11.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Choptank, Maryland?

Choptank, Maryland has about 129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Choptank, Maryland?

The typical household in Choptank, Maryland earns about $11,346 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 $225,000.

How educated are people in Choptank, Maryland?

About 7.4% 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 59.3% of people in Choptank, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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