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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Dorchester County

Maryland · 30,674 residents · 540.765 sq mi
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Dorchester County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,077. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,000. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,674
+1%since 1990
from 30,236 in 1990
1990 – 2025
57 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 56 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+10%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K31K31K32K33K1990201020202024Dorchester County
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,077
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,922 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,929
+52%since 1990
from $12,437 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $68,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$456
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $330 in 1990
US average: $602
70.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
29.9% rent
2.6
−6%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(21,590)
Black27.8%(8,405)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(215)
Asian0.4%(108)
Diversity Score52.6%(15,913)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(21,117)
Black28.2%(8,658)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(385)
Asian0.6%(199)
Diversity Score54.3%(16,665)
54
+3%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
−8%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dorchester County, Maryland?

Dorchester County, Maryland has about 30,674 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dorchester County, Maryland?

The typical household in Dorchester County, Maryland earns about $34,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dorchester County, Maryland expensive?

In Dorchester County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $88,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Dorchester County, Maryland?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dorchester County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dorchester County, Maryland?

About 13.8% of people in Dorchester County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dorchester County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Dorchester County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 438 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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