Dames Quarter

Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland

Aerial view of Dames Quarter, Maryland
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Dames Quarter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, Maryland, with 142 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chance, 2.7 miles W.

About Dames Quarter

Dames Quarter is a census-designated place (CDP) in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. The population was 188 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$83,750
Median home value
$232,000
Median age
41.9
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Dames Quarter, MD population

Dames Quarter had 142 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census142
Density12 per sq mi (5 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dames Quarter at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountySomerset County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population142 (2020)
Land area11.88 sq mi (30.8 km²)
Water area6.36 sq mi (16.48 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates38.1729° N, 75.8900° W
ZIP code21821
Census code (GEOID)2421550

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dames Quarter

What county is Dames Quarter in?

Dames Quarter is in Somerset County, Maryland.

What is the population of Dames Quarter, MD?

142 people lived in Dames Quarter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dames Quarter, MD?

The ZIP code of Dames Quarter is 21821.

What is the elevation of Dames Quarter?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dames Quarter?

Chance (2.7 mi), Deal Island (3.1 mi), Waterview (5.3 mi), Fairmount (5.8 mi), Nanticoke Acres (5.9 mi).

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