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Nanticoke

Maryland · 434 residents · 2.63 sq mi
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Nanticoke is home to 434 people in Maryland. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. Owners hold 50% of the housing stock. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of locals. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $94,189, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Nanticoke

Among the 29 cities and towns in the Salisbury metro

  • 5th in household income$94,189
  • 9th in share with a bachelor's degree27.6%
  • 9th in diversity score60.4
Section 01

Population & growth

434
+10%since 2023
from 396 in 2023
2010 – 2024
165 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.6
−1%since 2023
from 34.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.63 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
77177277376476201020202024Nanticoke
2024434
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 517.1%(74)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 913.8%(60)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.5%(50)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(57)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.6%(33)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.9%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8416.6%(72)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.1%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$94,189
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$26,870
+5%since 2023
from $25,563 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.189
−24%since 2023
from 0.247 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade78.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

49.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
50.4% rent
47.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.84 people
+1%since 2023
from 3.81 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other37.6%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(257)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.8%(177)
60
+3%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German11.5%(50)
Scottish4.8%(21)
English4.4%(19)
Section 05

Education

27.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

42.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
53.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.8%(34)
Married26.6%(38)
Widowed37.1%(53)
Divorced12.6%(18)
Women 15+
Never married31.8%(50)
Married31.8%(50)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced36.3%(57)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
11.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
24.7%
US average: 18.4%
67.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
20.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
92.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Nanticoke, decade by decade

Nanticoke population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010225$62,099$362,95147.3%62.5
2020209–$184,71539.7%58.2
2024434$94,189–27.6%60.4

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanticoke, Maryland?

Nanticoke, Maryland has about 434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanticoke, Maryland?

The typical household in Nanticoke, Maryland earns about $94,189 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Nanticoke, Maryland?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nanticoke, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nanticoke, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in Nanticoke, 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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