Betterton, Maryland
Betterton: Town of the United States
About
Betterton is a town located in the county of Kent in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 345 and a population density of 134 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 311 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Betterton
| Population : | 311 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Kent County |
| Postal code : | 21610 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 410 |
| Area : | 2.58 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Altitude : | 72 feet / 22, 26 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:09:35 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 120 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.93% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Betterton is located at 39°21'57"N 76°3'44"W (39.3659500, -76.0621700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Betterton decreased by 10.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 345 | - | census |
| 2011 | 334 | -3.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 331 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 327 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 327 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 324 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 323 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 319 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 317 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 316 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 311 | -1.61% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 282,011 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 277,135 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 311,549 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 277,140 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.2% |
| White only, percent : | 28.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 50.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 36.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 11.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,968 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 22.3% |
Betterton zip code is 21610.
County name: Kent, County
fips: 24029
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 22.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $245,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,158 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $970 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,085 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 100,262 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 19.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 582,379 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,119,780 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,139,443 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,173,876 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,827 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $35,199 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,163 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 22,800 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,637 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,369 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 16,113 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,745 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,398 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 20,441 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 11,458.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.19 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 17,189 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $141,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,224 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $426 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $832 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 27 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,108 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.87 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 40,621 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 113,281 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 203,441 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,087 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,162 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,285 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 524 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,879 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 187,821 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,080 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,117 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,847 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 988 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,640 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 361 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,622 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 67.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 582.95 |
Schools in Betterton
College & universities near Betterton, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164216 | Washington College | Chestertown (MD) | 21620-1438 |
Stations (34)
Amtrak & bus stations near Betterton, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABE | Aberdeen | 18 East Bel Air Ave. | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| BAL | Pennsylvania Station | 1515 North Charles Street | RAIL |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
Post offices near Betterton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Betterton Post Office | Betterton (MD) | 21610 |
Other cities in Kent County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kent County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 5,001 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Rock Hall | 1,303 | Town of the United States |
| Millington | 595 | Town in the U. |
| Galena | 574 | Town in Maryland |
