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Dorchester County

State:
Maryland
County Seat:
Cambridge

Dorchester County's estimated 2025 population is 33,471 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dorchester County is the 21st largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 32,689 and has seen a growth of 2.39% since that time.

33,471
Total Population
62
Population Density (mi²)
21
Population Rank (State)
296 0.89%
Annual Population Growth

Dorchester County Population

Dorchester County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Dorchester County includes 61.85% White, 25.34% Black or African American, 3.39% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White20,17261.85%
Black or African American8,26325.34%
Two or more races2,6298.06%
Other race1,1073.39%
Asian4411.35%

Dorchester County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Dorchester County's average per capita income is $43,515. Household income levels show a median of $60,495. The poverty rate stands at 16.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,990-
Families$80,558$99,309
Households$60,495$82,059
Non Families$34,171$50,678

$43,515

Average Income

$60,495

Median Household Income

16.25%

Poverty Rate