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Dorchester County, MD: growth, migration and housing
Dorchester County has 33,628 residents, up 3.4% since 2020 (+1.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 970 households moved in and 686 moved out (+284 net), bringing in a net $17.2M of income. Median household income is $61,839, the median home $262,400 and median rent $1,032 a month.
In Maryland: 5th of 24 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 24 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 23rd of 24 counties for median household income · 19th of 24 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Dorchester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot County, MD | 130 | $6.0M |
| Caroline County, MD | 110 | $4.9M |
| Wicomico County, MD | 84 | $3.6M |
| Anne Arundel County, MD | 67 | $5.5M |
| Sussex County, DE | 48 | $2.2M |
| Prince George's County, MD | 39 | $3.1M |
| Baltimore County, MD | 32 | $2.7M |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 26 | $1.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Dorchester County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Talbot County, MD | 114 | $7.3M |
| Caroline County, MD | 88 | $3.5M |
| Wicomico County, MD | 82 | $4.5M |
| Sussex County, DE | 41 | $2.4M |
| Queen Anne's County, MD | 23 | $1.2M |
| Baltimore County, MD | 20 | $1.5M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.