Statistics for Dorchester County
Latest official figures for Dorchester County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 178,397 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 38 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 2,002 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,571 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 11.34 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 8.89 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 3.9 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 9.1 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 78,198 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 6,706.4 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 6.1 % | 2024 |