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Dames Quarter

Maryland · 142 residents · 11.876 sq mi
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Dames Quarter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $317,400. With a median age of 60.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−24%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.4
+35%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
32851381912442000201020202024Dames Quarter
2024226
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,443
+15%since 2000
from $19,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information92.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$317,400
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
4.6% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+137%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(158)
Black11.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.9%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(123)
Black5.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.6%(25)
Diversity Score
18
−37%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

Dames Quarter, Maryland has about 142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dames Quarter, Maryland earns about $57,000 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 $317,400.

How educated are people in Dames Quarter, Maryland?

About 0.0% 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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