Dorchester County, MD is a small county located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Its population of 32,486 makes it the fourth smallest county in the state, and its population density of 59 people per square mile is significantly lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. The area offers a variety of attractive amenities for residents to enjoy, such as numerous local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, and other organizations. Local businesses include Salisbury University Bookstore, Salisbury Zoo, Trader Lee's Market & Grocery Store, and many more. There are plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to take part in including fishing on the Chesapeake Bay or hitting one of the nearby golf courses. Other organizations in Dorchester County include the Dorchester County Historical Society and Museum and Second Chance Wildlife Center. For sports enthusiasts, Dorchester County is home to several local sporting events and teams including Coastal Hockey League's Chesapeake Spartans hockey team and Dorchester Little League Baseball & Softball.
The population in Dorchester County is 32,486. There are 60 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dorchester County is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dorchester County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dorchester County
- 48.2% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 22.5% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Dorchester County
- 63.8% are White
- 26.8% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander