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Choptank, MD
Census-designated place in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
186
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Choptank and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Choptank.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
9,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $6,305 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Choptank, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
738
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Choptank, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Choptank
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrestonTown | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| SecretaryTown | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| HurlockTown | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| East New MarketTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| TrappeTown | 6 mi | 2.7 |
| FederalsburgTown | 9.3 mi | 1.9 |
| EastonTown | 9.7 mi | 11.5 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| EldoradoTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BrookviewTown | 11 mi | 0 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| CambridgeCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| OxfordTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| DentonTown | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| GalestownTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Choptank, MD in?
- Choptank is in Caroline County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Choptank, MD?
- About 186 people live in Choptank, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Choptank?
- Nearby places include Preston (3 mi), Secretary (5 mi), Hurlock (5.6 mi), East New Market (6 mi), Trappe (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023