Dorchester County, Maryland Population 2022
Dorchester County, Maryland's estimated population is 31,836 with a growth rate of -0.10% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dorchester County, Maryland is the 22nd largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 32,688 and has seen a growth of -2.61% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 15,875 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 16,346 | 471 | 2.97% |
| 1810 | 18,108 | 1,762 | 10.78% |
| 1820 | 17,759 | -349 | -1.93% |
| 1830 | 18,686 | 927 | 5.22% |
| 1840 | 18,843 | 157 | 0.84% |
| 1850 | 18,877 | 34 | 0.18% |
| 1860 | 20,461 | 1,584 | 8.39% |
| 1870 | 19,458 | -1,003 | -4.90% |
| 1880 | 23,110 | 3,652 | 18.77% |
| 1890 | 24,843 | 1,733 | 7.50% |
| 1900 | 27,962 | 3,119 | 12.55% |
| 1910 | 28,669 | 707 | 2.53% |
| 1920 | 27,895 | -774 | -2.70% |
| 1930 | 26,813 | -1,082 | -3.88% |
| 1940 | 28,006 | 1,193 | 4.45% |
| 1950 | 27,815 | -191 | -0.68% |
| 1960 | 29,666 | 1,851 | 6.65% |
| 1970 | 29,405 | -261 | -0.88% |
| 1980 | 30,623 | 1,218 | 4.14% |
| 1990 | 30,236 | -387 | -1.26% |
| 2010 | 32,688 | 2,452 | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 32,699 | 11 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 32,476 | -223 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 32,555 | 79 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 32,492 | -63 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 32,419 | -73 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 32,276 | -143 | -0.44% |
| 2017 | 32,105 | -171 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 31,960 | -145 | -0.45% |
| 2019 | 31,929 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2020 | 31,898 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2021 | 31,867 | -31 | -0.10% |
| 2022 | 31,836 | -31 | -0.10% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,777 | 64.94% |
| Black or African American | 8,216 | 25.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 377 | 1.18% |
| Some Other Race | 628 | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1,984 | 6.20% |
Dorchester County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,433 | 2.34 | 67.5 |
| Married | 5,883 | 2.88 | 85.2 |
| Male | 666 | 3.52 | 52 |
| Female | 2,092 | 3.17 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 4,792 | 1.14 | 58.7 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 801 | 3.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,205 | 9.54% |
| High School Graduate | 8,873 | 38.38% |
| Some College | 5,095 | 22.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,551 | 6.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,693 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,902 | 8.23% |
Dorchester County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 257 | 182 | 85 |
| 2+ Races | 674 | 571 | 171 |
| White | 15,618 | 14,180 | 3,446 |
| Hispanic | 1,037 | 644 | 189 |
| Black | 5,695 | 4,613 | 740 |
| Other Race | 360 | 124 | 37 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.07%.
$35,226
Average Earnings
$43,345
Average Male
$28,690
Average Female
Dorchester County, Maryland Language by Age
Dorchester County, Maryland Language
93.75% of Dorchester County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 6.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.58% of the population.
Dorchester County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 8,038 | 2,084 | 25.93% |
| Multiple | 1,976 | 414 | 20.95% |
| Asian | 365 | 76 | 20.82% |
| White | 19,776 | 2,209 | 11.17% |
| Other | 37 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,824 | 370 | 20.29% |
16.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.93%
Male Poverty Rate
16.43%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dorchester County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dorchester County, Maryland is Black, with 25.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dorchester County, Maryland is Hispanic, with 20.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.22%.
Dorchester County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Dorchester County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Dorchester County, Maryland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Dorchester County, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,557 | 8.95% |
| Black | 509 | 8.21% |
| Asian | 11 | 3.79% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 2.60% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2.67% |
Dorchester County, Maryland Veterans by Education
5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
74.64%
Born in Dorchester County, Maryland
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.93% of Dorchester County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 74.64% having been born in Maryland. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990