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Deal Island

Maryland · 341 residents · 3.031 sq mi
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Deal Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,404. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 237 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $134,800. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
−41%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
113 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
+32%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2493394295186082000201020202024Deal Island
2024341
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,404
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,775
+63%since 2000
from $13,936 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−2%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing25.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+153%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(520)
Black8%(46)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.9%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−86%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
26.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 32.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
58.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deal Island, Maryland?

Deal Island, Maryland has about 341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deal Island, Maryland?

The typical household in Deal Island, Maryland earns about $22,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deal Island, Maryland expensive?

In Deal Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $134,800, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Deal Island, Maryland?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Deal Island, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deal Island, Maryland?

About 38.3% of people in Deal Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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