Port Deposit Town, Maryland
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 676 residents, 264 households, and 164 families in the town. The population density was 404.8 people per square mile (156.29/kmē), it is the 43rd least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Maryland. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 240.7 per square mile (92.93/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.5 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males. The median age was 35.6 years, the median age of male residents at 33.5 and the median age of female residents at 36.6. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 78.85% White, 17.75% Black or African American, 0.44% American Indian, 0.59% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.78% from two or more races and 0.59% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $34167, it is the 54th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $37813, it is Maryland's 43rd poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $15297, making its Maryland's 39th lowest town by per capita income. The median income of town was $22206, The median income for males was $30385 versus $17396 for females.
In 2000, 161 pupils and students, of which 60.87% are male and 39.13% are female, 23.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.11% nursery or pri school, 6.21% kindergarten, 62.73% elementary school, 20.5% high school and 7.45% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 676 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 676 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 677 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 679 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 679 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 681 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 682 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 685 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 694 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 699 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 701 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 5 | |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 53 | 48 | 101 |
| High school | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Deposit town, Maryland | $34167 | $37813 | $15297 |
| Cecil County, Maryland | $50510 | $56469 | $21384 |
| Maryland, United States | $52868 | $61876 | $25614 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |