Dorchester County, Maryland
Total Population: 32,612
County Seat: Cambridge
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.