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West Denton, MD
Census-designated place in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
48
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
West Denton and its ZIP codes
West Denton at a glance
- West Denton is 74% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for West Denton, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for West Denton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
West Denton, 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
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near West Denton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DentonTown | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| RidgelyTown | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| HillsboroTown | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| GreensboroTown | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Queen AnneTown | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| GoldsboroTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| PrestonTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HendersonTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| FederalsburgTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| Farmington, DETown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| EastonTown | 15 mi | 11.5 |
| Greenwood, DETown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Harrington, DECity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Denton, MD in?
- West Denton is in Caroline County, Maryland.
- What is the population of West Denton, MD?
- About 48 people live in West Denton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Denton?
- Nearby places include Denton (1.2 mi), Williston (4 mi), Ridgely (5.1 mi), Hillsboro (5.8 mi), Greensboro (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023