Dorchester County, Maryland

Total Population: 32,612

County Seat: Cambridge

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Median Home Value

$252,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,495

Across all households

Median Age

43.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.3%
Two or More Races5.9%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

22.6%

Male

46.6%

Female

53.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

5.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,495

Mean Household Income

$82,059

Per Capita Income

$34,780

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$252,300

Median Rent

$959/mo

Total Housing Units

16,416

Owner-Occupied

66.3%

Renter-Occupied

33.7%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.6%

Average Household Size

2.41

Broadband Internet Access

85.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 24019.