Dorchester County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dorchester County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24019
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 540.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 442.22 sq mi
- Total Area
- 982.99 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.429196
- Longitude
- -76.047433
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 31,883
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 25,105
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 30,368 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,519 | 4.8% |
| White | 20,135 | 63.2% |
| Black | 8,032 | 25.2% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 147 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 24,278 | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 829 | 3.3% |
| White | 17,043 | 67.9% |
| Black | 6,717 | 26.8% |
| Asian | 167 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 321 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 146 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 32,754
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,297
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,528
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,185 | 61.6% |
| Black | 8,133 | 24.8% |
| Asian | 381 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,665
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,628 | 42.5% |
| Republican | 8,841 | 39.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,839 | 16.9% |
| Other | 146 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,481 | 46.2% |
| Female | 12,181 | 53.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,386 | 63.5% |
| Hispanic | 661 | 2.9% |
| Black | 5,962 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,421
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,274 | 57.5% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 24.1% |
| Black | 2,172 | 36.4% |
| Asian | 64 | 31.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,253 | 50.1% |
| Female | 6,168 | 50.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,354 (35.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,539 (18.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,433
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $273,199
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,051
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.