Betterton, MD

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Betterton Overview

363
TOTAL POPULATION
159
MALE POPULATION
204
FEMALE POPULATION
77.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
128.30
FEMALES / 100 MALES
52.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,188
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
158
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Betterton Zip Codes

Betterton Area Codes

Race in Betterton

The most populous races in Betterton are White / Caucasian (286 | 78.8%), Black / African American (57 | 15.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (24 | 6.6%).
Race in Betterton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American5715.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino246.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian28678.8%
Two or more Races205.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total363100.0%

Ancestry in Betterton

The most populous ancestries reported in Betterton are German (89 | 24.5%), Irish (78 | 21.5%), English (51 | 14.1%), Italian (22 | 6.1%), and Puerto Rican (18 | 5.0%), together accounting for 71.1% of all Betterton residents.
Ancestry in Betterton
Ancestry# Population% Population
Bolivian20.5%
British41.1%
Dominican41.1%
Dutch92.5%
Eastern European102.8%
English5114.1%
European51.4%
French51.4%
German8924.5%
Greek92.5%
Hungarian30.8%
Irish7821.5%
Italian226.1%
Lithuanian41.1%
Norwegian51.4%
Polish51.4%
Puerto Rican185.0%
Scandinavian10.3%
Scotch-Irish61.7%
Scottish41.1%
Slovak102.8%
South American20.5%
Swedish61.7%
Ukrainian41.1%
Welsh10.3%
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Immigrants in Betterton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Betterton came from Europe (6 | 1.7%), Germany (6 | 1.7%), Western Europe (6 | 1.7%), Bolivia (2 | 0.5%), and Latin America (2 | 0.5%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Betterton residents.
Immigrants in Betterton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Bolivia20.5%
Europe61.7%
Germany61.7%
Latin America20.5%
South America20.5%
Western Europe61.7%
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Sex and Age in Betterton

Sex and Age in Betterton

The most populous age groups in Betterton are 60 to 64 Years (30 | 18.9%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (52 | 25.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Betterton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (1.3%)20 (9.8%)
5 to 9 Years8 (5.0%)11 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years6 (3.8%)3 (1.5%)
15 to 19 Years10 (6.3%)2 (1.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (10.1%)4 (2.0%)
25 to 29 Years4 (2.5%)8 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years8 (5.0%)7 (3.4%)
35 to 39 Years9 (5.7%)27 (13.2%)
40 to 44 Years6 (3.8%)2 (1.0%)
45 to 49 Years9 (5.7%)2 (1.0%)
50 to 54 Years11 (6.9%)12 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years5 (3.1%)9 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years30 (18.9%)52 (25.5%)
65 to 69 Years3 (1.9%)5 (2.5%)
70 to 74 Years19 (11.9%)3 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years4 (2.5%)14 (6.9%)
80 to 84 Years5 (3.1%)5 (2.5%)
85 Years and over4 (2.5%)18 (8.8%)
Total159 (100.0%)204 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Betterton

Median Family Size in Betterton

The median family size in Betterton is 2.48 persons per family, with single male/father families (14 | 12.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (31 | 28.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Betterton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple65 (59.1%)2.69
Single Male/Father14 (12.7%)3.07
Single Female/Mother31 (28.2%)1.77
Total Families110 (100.0%)2.48

Median Household Size in Betterton

The median household size in Betterton is 2.31 persons per household, with single male/father households (14 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (47 | 29.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Betterton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple65 (41.4%)2.82
Single Male/Father14 (8.9%)3.29
Single Female/Mother31 (19.8%)2.61
Non-family47 (29.9%)1.13
Total Households157 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Betterton

Out of a total of 157 households in Betterton, 110 (70.1%) are family households, while 47 (29.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 51, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 41.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Betterton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-41 (26.1%)
2-Person Households51 (32.5%)6 (3.8%)
3-Person Households41 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households7 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (70.1%)47 (29.9%)

Female Fertility in Betterton

Fertility by Age in Betterton

Average fertility rate in Betterton is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 211.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Betterton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)211.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Betterton

25.0% of women with births (4) in Betterton are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Betterton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)

Fertility by Education in Betterton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Betterton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)364.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Betterton

75.0% of women with births in Betterton are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 25.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 75.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Betterton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)

Income in Betterton

Income Overview in Betterton

Per Capita Income in Betterton is $34,188, while median incomes of families and households are $71,250 and $62,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income363$34,188
Median Family Income110$71,250
Mean Family Income110$86,385
Median Household Income157$62,750
Mean Household Income157$82,187
Income Deficit110$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)36313.72%
Wage / Income Gap ($)36386.28¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3630.33

Earnings by Sex in Betterton

Average Earnings in Betterton are $55,714, $56,500 for men and $48,750 for women, a difference of 13.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Betterton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male90 (61.6%)$56,500
Female56 (38.4%)$48,750
Total146 (100.0%)$55,714

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Betterton

The most common earnings brackets in Betterton are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (18 | 20.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (14 | 25.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Betterton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9994 (4.4%)4 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (2.2%)1 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (1.1%)2 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)3 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9994 (4.4%)1 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (4.4%)7 (12.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (3.3%)1 (1.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993 (3.3%)1 (1.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (5.6%)3 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (20.0%)7 (12.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9993 (3.3%)5 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (11.1%)14 (25.0%)
$100,000+17 (18.9%)1 (1.8%)
Total90 (100.0%)56 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Betterton

Average earnings in Betterton are $59,583 for men and $56,250 for women, a difference of 5.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $89,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $32,188. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,500, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,000.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Betterton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$59,375$25,000
College or Associate's Degree$32,188$0
Bachelor's Degree$56,250$58,438
Graduate Degree$89,750$75,500
Total$59,583$56,250

Family Income in Betterton

Family Income Brackets in Betterton

According to the Betterton family income data, there are 34 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Betterton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99910.9%
$25,000 to $34,9993229.1%
$35,000 to $49,99998.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991513.6%
$75,000 to $99,99943.6%
$100,000 to $149,9993430.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991412.7%
$200,000+10.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Betterton

3-person families (14 | 12.7%) account for the highest median family income in Betterton with $143,750 per family, while 3-person families (14 | 12.7%) have the highest median income of $47,917 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Betterton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families80 (72.7%)$63,000
3-Person Families14 (12.7%)$143,750
4-Person Families6 (5.4%)$96,250
5-Person Families8 (7.3%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.9%)$0
Total110 (100.0%)$71,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Betterton

Family Income by Number of Earners in Betterton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners18 (16.4%)$108,750
1 Earner55 (50.0%)$32,228
2 Earners31 (28.2%)$123,750
3+ Earners6 (5.4%)$0
Total110 (100.0%)$71,250

Household Income in Betterton

Household Income Brackets in Betterton

With 52 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Betterton, accounting for 33.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Betterton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910.6%
$15,000 to $24,999127.6%
$25,000 to $34,999106.4%
$35,000 to $49,999138.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995233.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991610.2%
$100,000 to $149,9993723.6%
$150,000 to $199,999148.9%
$200,000+21.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Betterton

The median household income in Betterton is $62,750, with the highest median household income of $76,875 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 82 households (52.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Betterton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years24 (15.3%)$58,333
45 to 64 Years82 (52.2%)$76,875
65+ Years51 (32.5%)$52,031
Total157 (100.0%)$62,750

Poverty in Betterton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Betterton

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 12.4% for females among the residents of Betterton, 25 to 34 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (33.3%) and 18 females (62.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Betterton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years1 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years4 (33.3%)6 (40.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (13.3%)18 (62.1%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years2 (5.7%)1 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (8.3%)25 (12.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Betterton

According to the poverty statistics in Betterton, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Betterton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years6 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (83.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (75.0%)4 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (66.7%)9 (60.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (86.7%)11 (37.9%)
45 to 54 Years20 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years33 (94.3%)60 (98.4%)
65 to 74 Years22 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total144 (91.7%)177 (87.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Betterton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Betterton show that 1.5% or 1 of the total 65 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 7.7%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Betterton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children12 (92.3%)1 (7.7%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (98.5%)1 (1.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Betterton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Betterton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Betterton

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Betterton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Betterton

Employment by Class of Employer in Betterton

Among the 119 employed individuals in Betterton, private company employees (80 | 67.2%), local government employees (11 | 9.2%), and self-employed (incorporated) (9 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Betterton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees8067.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)97.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)10.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations86.7%
Local Government Employees119.2%
State Government Employees65.0%
Federal Government Employees43.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total119100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Betterton

According to the labor force statistics for Betterton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (307), 51.5% or 158 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.1% or 38 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 92.9% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 57.1% or 28 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Betterton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years16 (80.0%)6 (37.5%)
25 to 29 Years6 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (86.7%)1 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years21 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years30 (88.2%)3 (10.0%)
55 to 59 Years13 (92.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years49 (59.8%)28 (57.1%)
65 to 74 Years8 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total158 (51.5%)38 (24.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Betterton

According to labor force statistics for Betterton, 65.7% of individuals (132) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (201) are in the labor force, with 24.2% or 32 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.5% or 60 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 75.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Betterton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4 (50.0%)6 (75.0%)
High School Diploma55 (58.5%)39 (41.8%)
College / Associate Degree13 (46.4%)2 (7.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher60 (84.5%)6 (8.3%)
Total132 (65.7%)49 (24.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Betterton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Betterton are Community & Social Service (21 | 17.5%), Education Instruction & Library (14 | 11.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14 | 11.7%), Management (11 | 9.2%), and Health Technologists (9 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Betterton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Betterton, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (88.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Betterton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
Business & Financial1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (14.3%)12 (85.7%)
Health Technologists1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Total (Category)26 (48.1%)28 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Betterton are Cleaning & Maintenance (18 | 15.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 5.0%), Security & Protection (2 | 1.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (2 | 1.7%), and Healthcare Support (1 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Betterton

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Betterton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (16.7%)5 (83.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Betterton are Office & Administration (10 | 8.3%), and Sales & Related (8 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Betterton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Betterton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)6 (33.3%)12 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Betterton are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 4.2%), Construction & Extraction (2 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Betterton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Betterton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)7 (87.5%)1 (12.5%)
Total (Overall)72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Betterton are Production (7 | 5.8%), Transportation (4 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (2 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Betterton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Betterton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Total (Category)11 (84.6%)2 (15.4%)
Total (Overall)72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Betterton

Employment Industries in Betterton

The major employment industries in Betterton include Health Care & Social Assistance (25 | 20.8%), Manufacturing (21 | 17.5%), Educational Services (21 | 17.5%), Retail Trade (15 | 12.5%), and Public Administration (7 | 5.8%).
Employment Industries in Betterton

Employment Industries by Sex in Betterton

The Betterton industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Betterton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Manufacturing19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Retail Trade10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services5 (23.8%)16 (76.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Public Administration4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Total72 (60.0%)48 (40.0%)

Education in Betterton

School Enrollment in Betterton

The most common levels of schooling among the 58 students in Betterton are college / undergraduate (16 | 27.6%), high school (12 | 20.7%), and kindergarten (11 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Betterton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool23.5%
Kindergarten1119.0%
Elementary School813.8%
Middle School915.5%
High School1220.7%
College / Undergraduate1627.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total58100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Betterton

Out of a total of 58 students who are enrolled in schools in Betterton, 19 (32.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39 (67.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 14 (87.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Betterton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (67.2%)19 (32.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Betterton

Business (18 | 17.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (14 | 13.2%), engineering (12 | 11.3%), liberal arts & history (12 | 11.3%), and science & technology (11 | 10.4%) are the most common fields of study among 106 individuals in Betterton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Betterton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics65.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1413.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology21.9%
Social Sciences65.7%
Engineering1211.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology1110.4%
Business1817.0%
Education65.7%
Literature & Languages109.4%
Liberal Arts & History1211.3%
Visual & Performing Arts87.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities10.9%
Total106100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Betterton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Betterton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Betterton are males with 3 vehicles (27, accounting for 37.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (9, making up 57.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Betterton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle17 (23.6%)15 (31.9%)
2 Vehicles26 (36.1%)19 (40.4%)
3 Vehicles27 (37.5%)9 (19.2%)
4 Vehicles2 (2.8%)4 (8.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Betterton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Betterton are 20 to 24 minutes (32 commuters, 29.4%), 45 to 59 minutes (19 commuters, 17.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (16 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Betterton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes32.8%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1110.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1614.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3229.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1513.8%
30 to 34 Minutes54.6%
35 to 39 Minutes32.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1917.4%
60 to 89 Minutes32.8%
90 or more Minutes21.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Betterton

The most common commute times in Betterton are 20 to 24 minutes (17 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (15 commuters, 38.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Betterton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes3 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes10 (14.3%)1 (2.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes9 (12.9%)7 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes17 (24.3%)15 (38.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes9 (12.9%)6 (15.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (18.6%)6 (15.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes2 (2.9%)1 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes2 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Betterton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Betterton are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (19, 27.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11, 28.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Betterton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (4.3%)3 (7.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (5.7%)10 (25.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8 (11.4%)1 (2.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17 (24.3%)11 (28.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1 (1.4%)1 (2.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM19 (27.1%)5 (12.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)5 (12.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM8 (11.4%)3 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)39 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Betterton

Occupancy by Ownership in Betterton

Of the total 157 dwellings in Betterton, owner-occupied units account for 99 (63.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 58 (36.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Betterton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9963.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5836.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units157100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Betterton

Occupancy by Household Size in Betterton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4126.1%
2-Person Household5736.3%
3-Person Household4126.1%
4+ Person Household1811.5%
Total Housing Units157100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Betterton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Betterton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28 (68.3%)13 (31.7%)
2-Person Household46 (80.7%)11 (19.3%)
3-Person Household12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
4+ Person Household13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Total Housing Units99 (63.1%)58 (36.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Betterton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Betterton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma29 (45.3%)35 (54.7%)
College/Associate Degree10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher59 (88.1%)8 (11.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Betterton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Betterton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years127.6%
35 to 44 Years127.6%
45 to 54 Years2113.4%
55 to 64 Years6138.9%
65 to 74 Years2214.0%
75 to 84 Years1710.8%
85 Years and Over127.6%
Total157100.0%

Housing Finances in Betterton

Median Income by Occupancy in Betterton

Median Income by Occupancy in Betterton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied99 (63.1%)$79,375
Renter-Occupied58 (36.9%)$51,389
Average157 (100.0%)$62,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Betterton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Betterton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9992 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9999 (9.1%)1 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (3.0%)7 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (8.1%)5 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (22.2%)30 (51.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (9.1%)7 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (30.3%)7 (12.1%)
$150,000 or more16 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Betterton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Betterton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4991 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79931 (31.3%)4 (6.9%)
$800 to $99912 (12.1%)30 (51.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49915 (15.1%)17 (29.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99922 (22.2%)3 (5.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4999 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9995 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Betterton

Housing Structures in Betterton

Housing Structures in Betterton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9560.5%
Single Unit, Attached31.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments159.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4428.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total157100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Betterton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Betterton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached84 (88.4%)11 (11.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4 (26.7%)11 (73.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8 (18.2%)36 (81.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (63.1%)58 (36.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Betterton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Betterton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (4.0%)30 (51.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms25 (25.3%)20 (34.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms42 (42.4%)6 (10.3%)
8 or more Rooms26 (26.3%)2 (3.5%)
Total99 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Betterton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Betterton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6 (6.1%)4 (6.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (25.3%)3 (5.2%)
Electricity42 (42.4%)42 (72.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene20 (20.2%)9 (15.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels6 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Betterton

Household Vehicle Usage in Betterton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle7 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle34 (34.3%)20 (34.5%)
2 Vehicles33 (33.3%)13 (22.4%)
3 or more Vehicles25 (25.3%)25 (43.1%)
Total99 (100.0%)58 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Betterton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Betterton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4554
Median Property Value$266,100$210,700
Median Household Income$71,563$7
Monthly Housing Costs$666$4
Real Estate Taxes$2,712$1

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Betterton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Betterton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $299,99932 (71.1%)46 (85.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99913 (28.9%)1 (1.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)2 (3.7%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
Total45 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Betterton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Betterton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99910 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991 (2.2%)1 (1.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9996 (13.3%)2 (3.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (15.6%)2 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (6.7%)15 (27.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (20.0%)6 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more9 (20.0%)21 (38.9%)
Total45 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Betterton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Betterton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x7 (15.6%)105,000 (194,444.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x13 (28.9%)19 (35.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (11.1%)14 (25.9%)
4.0x or more20 (44.4%)9 (16.7%)
Total45 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Betterton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Betterton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
$800 to $1,49945 (100.0%)10 (18.5%)
Total45 (100.0%)54 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Betterton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Betterton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Betterton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years23 (88.5%)3 (11.5%)
35 to 44 Years26 (59.1%)18 (40.9%)
45 to 54 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years86 (89.6%)10 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (91.5%)31 (8.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Betterton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Betterton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Betterton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Betterton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00022 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99952 (71.2%)21 (28.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99992 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over132 (93.0%)10 (7.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Betterton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Betterton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615 (48.4%)25 (80.6%)
6 to 18 Years22 (71.0%)10 (32.3%)
19 to 25 Years6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
25 to 34 Years10 (38.5%)16 (61.5%)
35 to 44 Years6 (13.6%)20 (45.5%)
45 to 54 Years1 (2.9%)33 (97.1%)
55 to 64 Years18 (18.8%)69 (71.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (93.3%)15 (50.0%)
75 Years and over50 (100.0%)39 (78.0%)
Total156 (43.0%)242 (66.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Betterton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Betterton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (11.4%)4 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (38.5%)19 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Betterton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Betterton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (7.7%)7 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Betterton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.4%)1 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Betterton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.4%)2 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Betterton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years4 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (30.8%)15 (40.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Betterton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years4 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Betterton

Computing Device Access in Betterton

Computing Device Access in Betterton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13284.1%
Smartphone11472.6%
Tablet5535.0%
No Computing Device127.6%
Total157100.0%

Internet Access in Betterton

Internet Access in Betterton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet21.3%
Broadband Home10667.5%
Cellular Data Only1610.2%
Satellite Internet42.5%
No Internet2918.5%
Total157100.0%

Betterton Summary

History

Betterton is a small town located in Kent County, Maryland. It is situated on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, about an hour’s drive from Baltimore. The town was founded in 1883 by William Betterton, a local businessman who wanted to create a resort town for the wealthy. The town was incorporated in 1887 and quickly became a popular destination for wealthy vacationers.
The town’s economy was largely based on the fishing industry, with many of the town’s residents working as fishermen or in related industries. The town also had a thriving oyster industry, with many of the town’s residents harvesting oysters from the bay.
In the early 20th century, Betterton began to attract more tourists, as the town’s beaches and waterfront views became increasingly popular. The town also became a popular destination for summer vacationers, as the town’s hotels and resorts offered a variety of activities and amenities.
In the 1950s, Betterton began to experience a decline in its economy, as the fishing industry began to decline and the town’s tourist industry began to suffer. The town’s population began to decline as well, as many of the town’s residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities.
In the late 20th century, Betterton began to experience a resurgence in its economy, as the town’s waterfront views and beaches once again became popular with tourists. The town also began to attract more businesses, as the town’s proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. made it an attractive location for businesses.
Today, Betterton is a small but vibrant town, with a population of just over 1,000 people. The town’s economy is largely based on tourism, with many of the town’s businesses catering to tourists. The town also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with many of the town’s residents involved in the arts.

Geography

Betterton is located in Kent County, Maryland, on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay. The town is situated on a peninsula, with the Chesapeake Bay to the east and the Sassafras River to the west. The town is bordered by the towns of Galena and Chestertown to the north, and the towns of Rock Hall and Grasonville to the south.
The town is located in a temperate climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 45 inches of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Betterton is largely based on tourism, with many of the town’s businesses catering to tourists. The town also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with many of the town’s residents involved in the arts.
The town’s economy is also supported by the fishing industry, with many of the town’s residents working as fishermen or in related industries. The town also has a thriving oyster industry, with many of the town’s residents harvesting oysters from the bay.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Betterton was 1,072. The town’s population is largely white, with 92.3% of the population identifying as white. The town’s population is also largely Christian, with 79.3% of the population identifying as Christian.
The median household income in Betterton is $50,972, and the median home value is $179,400. The town’s unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the national average. The town’s poverty rate is 8.3%, which is also lower than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Betterton?
Total Population of Betterton is 363.
What is the Total Male Population of Betterton?
Total Male Population of Betterton is 159.
What is the Total Female Population of Betterton?
Total Female Population of Betterton is 204.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Betterton?
There are 77.94 Males per 100 Females in Betterton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Betterton?
There are 128.30 Females per 100 Males in Betterton.
What is the Median Population Age in Betterton?
Median Population Age in Betterton is 52.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Betterton
Average Family Size in Betterton is 2.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Betterton
Average Household Size in Betterton is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Betterton?
Per Capita income in Betterton is $34,188.
What is the Median Family Income in Betterton?
Median Family Income in Betterton is $71,250.
What is the Median Household income in Betterton?
Median Household Income in Betterton is $62,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Betterton?
Income or Wage Gap in Betterton is 13.7%.
Women in Betterton earn 86.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Betterton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Betterton is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Betterton?
There are 158 People in the Labor Forcein in Betterton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Betterton?
51.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Betterton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Betterton?
Unemployment Rate in Betterton is 24.1%.