Dorchester County's estimated 2026 population is 34,048 with a growth rate of 1.25% 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 4.16% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 43.7 years
There are 25,889 adults, (7,538 of whom are seniors) in Dorchester County.
Female: 17,660 (53.9%)
Male: 15,094 (46.1%)
The racial composition of Dorchester County includes 61.63% White, 24.83% Black or African American, 3.8% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,185 | 61.63% |
| Black or African American | 8,133 | 24.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,804 | 8.56% |
| Other race | 1,245 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 381 | 1.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
Dorchester County's average per capita income is $45,134. Household income levels show a median of $61,839. The poverty rate stands at 17.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,845 | $118,613 |
| Families | $82,768 | $100,588 |
| Households | $61,839 | $84,771 |
| Non Families | $35,116 | $54,750 |
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