Betterton, Maryland Population 2022
Betterton is a city located in Kent County Maryland. Betterton has a 2020 population of 313. Betterton is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -7.40% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 338 in 2010.
The average household income in Betterton is $66,007 with a poverty rate of 11.89%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,000 per month, and the median house value is $200,000. The median age in Betterton is 38.4 years, 38.8 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
Betterton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bettertonwas:
- White: 86.41%
- Black or African American: 8.50%
- Two or more races: 5.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 356 | 86.41% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 8.50% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 5.10% |
Betterton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 180 | 2.29 | 75.6 |
| Married | 87 | 2.93 | 94.3 |
| Male | 11 | 2.36 | 72.7 |
| Female | 14 | 3.43 | 0 |
| Non Family | 68 | 1.22 | 67.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.28% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 3.19% |
| High School Graduate | 105 | 33.55% |
| Some College | 44 | 14.06% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 29.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 13.42% |
Betterton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 264 | 131 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 47.12%.
Betterton Language by Age
Betterton Language
98.20% of Betterton residents speak only English, while 1.80% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
Betterton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 12 | 75.00% |
| Black | 35 | 12 | 34.29% |
| White | 352 | 16 | 4.55% |
| Other | NaN% |
11.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.56%
Male Poverty Rate
16.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Betterton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Betterton is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Betterton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.25%.
Betterton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Betterton Married by Age and Sex
Betterton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Betterton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 9.21% |
Betterton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
16.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.85%
Born in Betterton
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.03% of Betterton residents were born in the United States, with 54.85% having been born in Maryland. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 338 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 334 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2012 | 331 | -3 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 327 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 327 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 324 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 323 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 319 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 317 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2019 | 316 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 315 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 314 | -1 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 313 | -1 | -0.32% |