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Dames Quarter

Maryland · 167 residents · 11.876 sq mi
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Dames Quarter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,080. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−11%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
51.3
+15%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
32851381912442000201020202024Dames Quarter
2024226
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 53%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(12)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.8%(8)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 192.4%(4)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.6%(6)
US avg: 7%
25 to 349%(15)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.6%(21)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.4%(29)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6418%(30)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7413.8%(23)
US avg: 7%
75 to 847.8%(13)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(1)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,080
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,850
+64%since 2000
from $19,448 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance28.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical28.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.1
−16%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(158)
Black11.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(137)
Black9.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian3.6%(6)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American25.4%(36)
German16.9%(24)
Irish7.7%(11)
Italian7%(10)
French4.9%(7)
Scottish4.9%(7)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married12.1%(13)
Married72.9%(78)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15%(16)
Women 15+
Never married14.3%(17)
Married58.8%(70)
Widowed8.4%(10)
Divorced18.5%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

Dames Quarter, Maryland has about 167 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

The typical household in Dames Quarter, Maryland earns about $61,080 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dames Quarter, Maryland expensive?

In Dames Quarter, Maryland, the median home is worth about $187,500.

How educated are people in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dames Quarter, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Dames Quarter, 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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