CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Maryland · Wicomico County · 1,147 residents · 0.422 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low education in MD#195 US1.9%#13lowest low broadband in MD#953 US65.6%#33highest high poverty in MD37.4%#40lowest young in MD28.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wicomico County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,822. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 254 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Wicomico County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,147
−18%since 2020
from 1,401 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,718 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 3,320 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 28.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,822
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $30,682 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,788
+11%since 2020
from $22,262 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.586
−6%since 2020
from 0.620 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.9%
Information11.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
Construction7.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$961
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $903 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
6.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
93.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.1%
+28.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(150)
Black85.9%(1,204)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(40)
Diversity Score31.1%(436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(61)
Black77.9%(893)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(185)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score45.6%(523)
Diversity Score
46
+46%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
−2%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.3% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
Foreign born
39.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $45,822 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $961 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 1.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 37.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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