Choptank
Census-designated place in Caroline County, Maryland
Choptank is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Caroline County, Maryland, with 126 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Preston, 3.0 miles NE.
- 126residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 530 / sq mipopulation density
- 21655ZIP code
About Choptank
Choptank is an unincorporated town and census-designated place on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, in Caroline County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 129.
The town was founded in the 17th century. It is located on the tidal Choptank River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Tradition has it that the name "choptank" was an Anglicization of the Algonquian tshapetank and its namesake tribe.
The town is located at the southwestern corner of Caroline County on the northeast bank of the Choptank River, just north of where Hunting Creek enters the river from the east. The Choptank River flows southwest 11 miles (18 km) to the city of Cambridge and 25 miles (40 km) to the Chesapeake Bay. Choptank Road leads northeast 3 miles (5 km) to the town of Preston and the nearest state highways, Maryland Routes 16 and 331.
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Living in Choptank
- Median household income
- $127,791
- Median home value
- $286,000
- Median age
- 43.2
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Choptank had 126 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 126 |
|---|---|
| Density | 530 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Choptank at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Caroline County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 126 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6823° N, 75.9494° W |
| ZIP code | 21655 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2417000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Choptank
- Preston3.0 mi NE
- Secretary5.1 mi S
- Trappe5.7 mi W
- Hurlock5.9 mi SE
- East New Market6.1 mi S
- Easton9.2 mi NW
- Federalsburg9.6 mi E
- Algonquin10.0 mi SW
- Eldorado11.0 mi SE
- Cambridge11.2 mi SW
- Brookview11.3 mi SE
- Williston11.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Choptank
What county is Choptank in?
Choptank is in Caroline County, Maryland.
What is the population of Choptank, MD?
126 people lived in Choptank at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Choptank, MD?
The ZIP code of Choptank is 21655.
What is the elevation of Choptank?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Choptank?
Preston (3.0 mi), Secretary (5.1 mi), Trappe (5.7 mi), Hurlock (5.9 mi), East New Market (6.1 mi).
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