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Hurlock, Maryland


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Hurlock, Maryland

Hurlock, Maryland, in Dorchester county, is 54 miles SE of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 62 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. The town has a population of 1,874.

The People and Families of Hurlock

In Hurlock, about 48% of adults are married. Looking at Hurlock, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the town, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hurlock had a median family income of $40,435.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Hurlock gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Hurlock Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Hurlock. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of Hurlock is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Hurlock, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Hurlock strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hurlock Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hurlock Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Hurlock Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Hurlock, MD

Comparing Hurlock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women84
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population34
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times58
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Rents69
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime24
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