Stockton, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 110, Stockton'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

Stockton is a small community located in Maryland, within Worcester County. The total population is 110. It ranks as the 485th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stockton is 26.8 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. 30.0% 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 Stockton is $84,306. This is 19% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Stockton. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Stockton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stockton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 45.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (45.5% vs 28.9%).

Education

0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stockton, 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.