Betterton is a town located in Kent County Maryland. Betterton has a 2024 population of 282. Betterton is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 285 in 2020.
The average household income in Betterton is $86,867 with a poverty rate of 13.6%. The median age in Betterton is 46 years: 42.7 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Betterton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 86.03% |
| Black or African American | 26 | 7.26% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 141 | 2.54 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 71 | 3.15 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 41 | 1.15 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 17 | 2.65 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
| Male | 12 | 3.5 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 4.96% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 6.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 20.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 17.94% |
| High School Graduate | 98 | 37.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 35 | 13.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 204 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 4 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,500 | $58,500 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,500 | $111,250 | $77,917 |
| High School Graduate | $46,875 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,750 | $58,958 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$53,750
Average Earnings
$58,958
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.76% of Betterton residents speak only English, while 4.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 296 | 36 | 12.16% |
| Multiple | 24 | 11 | 45.83% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 11 | 45.83% |
| Black | 26 | 1 | 3.85% |
13.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.76%
Male Poverty Rate
11.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Betterton is Multiple, with 45.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Betterton is Black, with 3.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 19.61% |
| High School | 16.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
| Male Employed | 4.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,000 | $95,902 |
| Households | $74,375 | $86,867 |
| Married Families | $110,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $59,002 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 13.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.03%
Born in Betterton
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
0.56%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
97.21% of Betterton residents were born in the United States, with 55.03% having been born in Maryland. 0.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 278 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 279 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 280 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 280 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 281 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 282 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 283 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 284 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 285 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 285 | -32 | -10.09% |
| 2019 | 317 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 317 | -2 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 319 | -5 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 324 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 324 | -3 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 327 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 331 | -3 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 334 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2010 | 338 | 0 | 0% |