Dorchester County , Maryland
Population: 32,612 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,495 Home $252,300 Rent $959/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 32,612 residents, Dorchester County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Maryland and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Dorchester County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$60,495
Median Income
household
$252,300
Home Value
median
$959/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,495 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,780 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% |
| Median Home Value | $252,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $959/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 32,612 |
| Median Age | 43.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.8%
Obesity
16.6%
Diabetes
16.1%
Smoking
44.2%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
No Physical Activity
20.2%
Depression
40.7%
Insufficient Sleep
81.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 53.8 · 54th national percentile
🌊 Flood
91.20
🌪️ Tornado
31.04
🌀 Hurricane
85.36
🔥 Wildfire
83.17
❄️ Winter Storm
44.91
🌍 Earthquake
53.44
☀️ Drought
81.23
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