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Hurlock, MD
Town in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Population
2,819
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,057
ZIP codes
0
Hurlock and its ZIP codes
Hurlock at a glance
- Hurlock is 65% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,511 a year, 44% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 (52% below Maryland) and median rent is $755 a month.
Local data for Hurlock, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hurlock, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,511
Poverty rate
18.2%
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$755/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (201), German Americans (164), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dorchester County. PPP loans are for Hurlock.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,133
11,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,255
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$384M
FY 2026, $11,818 per person
How people get to work
Hurlock, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hurlock, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,382
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hurlock, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Hurlock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East New MarketTown | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| SecretaryTown | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| EldoradoTown | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookviewTown | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| PrestonTown | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| FederalsburgTown | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| GalestownTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| ViennaTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| SharptownTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| TrappeTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| CambridgeCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Mardela SpringsTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Bethel, DETown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hurlock, MD in?
- Hurlock is in Dorchester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Hurlock, MD?
- About 2,819 people live in Hurlock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hurlock?
- Nearby places include East New Market (3.3 mi), Secretary (4.2 mi), Eldorado (5.3 mi), Choptank (5.6 mi), Brookview (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023