Dorchester County, MD

County

Overview of Dorchester

Total Population

32,754

Median Household Income

$61,839

Median Home Value

$262,400

% 30+ Min Commute

23.3%

Median Gross Rent

$1,032

Employment Rate

94.3%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.8%
High School / GED: 39.5%
Some College or Associate's: 27.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 24.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 7.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Cities in Dorchester County

Neighborhoods in Dorchester County

Neighborhood

Dorchester, MD

Williamsburg / Waddells Corner

Whitehall / Shiloh Manor

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources