East New Market, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 246, East New Market's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

East New Market is a small community located in Maryland, within Dorchester County. The total population is 246. It ranks as the 434th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in East New Market is 51.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 12.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East New Market is $42,917. This is 59% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.6%. This is 192% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in East New Market, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $268,100. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in East New Market is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (74.4% vs 46.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 12.5%.

Education

8.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East New Market, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.