Dorchester County's estimated 2026 population is 33,570 with a growth rate of 0.65% 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 2.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (61.85%)
Black or African American (25.34%)
Two or more races (8.06%)
Other race (3.39%)
Asian (1.35%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,172 | 61.85% |
| Black or African American | 8,263 | 25.34% |
| Two or more races | 2,629 | 8.06% |
| Other race | 1,107 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 441 | 1.35% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,990 | - |
| Families | $80,558 | $99,309 |
| Households | $60,495 | $82,059 |
| Non Families | $34,171 | $50,678 |
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