Dorchester County, MD

Living in Dorchester County

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 38
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 98
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 66
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Schools 93
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Residents

32k Population -149 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black26%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value -$22k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$689 Median Monthly Rent +$175 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dorchester County

United States45
Maryland43

Property Crime in Dorchester County

United States48
Maryland38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 3 4
Feb 39 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 40 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding51
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dorchester County, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dorchester County, MD

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Open Bible Academy
9 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Dorchester County, MD

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Salisbury University
25 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Dorchester County, MD

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Airports

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