Dames Quarter
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland

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.
- 142residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 11.9 sq miland area · 30.8 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 21821ZIP code
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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Living in Dames Quarter
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $232,000
- Median age
- 41.9
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Dames Quarter had 142 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 142 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dames Quarter at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 142 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.88 sq mi (30.8 km²) |
| Water area | 6.36 sq mi (16.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1729° N, 75.8900° W |
| ZIP code | 21821 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2421550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dames Quarter
- Chance2.7 mi W
- Deal Island3.1 mi SW
- Waterview5.3 mi N
- Fairmount5.8 mi SE
- Nanticoke Acres5.9 mi N
- Nanticoke6.4 mi N
- Frenchtown-Rumbly7.1 mi S
- Mount Vernon7.3 mi NE
- Jesterville8.1 mi N
- Whitehaven8.5 mi NE
- Bivalve9.2 mi N
- Tyaskin10.2 mi N
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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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