The Town FilesDorchester County, Maryland
32,754 people. The median home is worth $262,400 (typical Maryland town: $412,300) and the median household earns $61,839.
Towns in Dorchester County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | 13,096 | $257,900 | $47,323 | 39.4 |
| Hurlock | 2,070 | $202,700 | $58,511 | 35.0 |
| Algonquin | 1,220 | $342,600 | $76,500 | 58.8 |
People and housing
| Dorchester County | Typical Maryland town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,032 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $61,839 | $108,677 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 7.1% |
Jobs and pay
11,903 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,568 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 430 storm events in Dorchester County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Dorchester County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 4, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4583: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3349: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).