Deal Island, MD is a small town, with a population of 997 people. The population density is 90 people per square mile, which is lower than the United States' average of 93 people per square mile.
Deal Island is mostly known for its fishing and crabbing industries. Notable local businesses include Dineen Seafood Company, Deal Island Seafood Store & Restaurant, and Deal Island Marina. All serve as major sources of employment and income for the local community. Other organizations in the area include the Deal Island-Chance Lions Club and the Chance Presbyterian Church.
Along with fishing and crabbing, outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, birdwatching, and golfing are popular attraction in Deal Island. The nearby Wicomico River allows for fishing charters to take groups of visitors out on their boats to explore the waters around Deal Island. Local sporting events also bring crowds of visitors from around the state - including softball tournaments hosted by the Chance Athletic Association every summer at Henry Park in nearby Chance.
The population in Deal Island (zip 21821) is 997. There are 91 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Deal Island (zip 21821) is 57.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Deal Island (zip 21821) is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Deal Island (zip 21821)
- 53.3% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 11.7% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Deal Island (zip 21821)
- 82.8% are White
- 9.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.8% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander