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Hurlock

Maryland · 2,123 residents (2025 est.) · 2.668 sq mi
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Hurlock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,511. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,700. Households here earn about 44% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,819
+50%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 702 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,123 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Hurlock
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,511
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,935 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,734
+67%since 2000
from $15,446 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−3%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,094)
Black35.1%(658)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(54)
Asian0.9%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.5%(1,190)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,079)
Black42.2%(1,189)
Hispanic / Latino8%(225)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other11.5%(323)
Diversity Score82%(2,312)
Diversity Score
82
+29%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
14.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurlock, Maryland?

Hurlock, Maryland has about 2,819 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hurlock, Maryland?

The typical household in Hurlock, Maryland earns about $58,511 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurlock, Maryland expensive?

In Hurlock, Maryland, the median home is worth about $202,700, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Hurlock, Maryland?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hurlock, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurlock, Maryland?

About 18.2% of people in Hurlock, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurlock, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurlock, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,099 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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