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Deal Island

Maryland · 375 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 $23,333. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 203 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,700. With a median age of 60.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 73% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−35%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.9
+30%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2493394295186082000201020202024Deal Island
2024341
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,333
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,247
+117%since 2000
from $13,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+119%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(341)
Black3.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(19)
Diversity Score21.7%(81)
Diversity Score
22
+2%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% 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
33.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deal Island, Maryland?

Deal Island, Maryland has about 375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deal Island, Maryland earns about $23,333 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 $121,700.

How educated are people in Deal Island, Maryland?

About 12.5% 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 19.6% of people in Deal Island, 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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