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Deal Island, Maryland

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Population in 2010: 471.
Population change since 2000: -18.5%
Males: 166  (35.3%)
Females: 305  (64.7%)
Median resident age:

66.2 years
Maryland median age:

39.7 years

Zip codes: 21821.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $21,639 (it was $33,490 in 2000)
Deal Island:

$21,639
MD:

$94,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,761 (it was $13,936 in 2000)

Deal Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $128,794 (it was $79,800 in 2000)
Deal Island:

$128,794
MD:

$398,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $230,969; detached houses: $246,963; townhouses or other attached units: $148,441; in 2-unit structures: $125,213; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $187,794; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $214,898; mobile homes: $76,303
March 2022 cost of living index in Deal Island: 90.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.9%

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  • Races in Deal Island, MD (2022)
    • 26893.7%White alone
    • 51.7%Black alone
    • 41.4%Two or more races

Races in Deal Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Deal Island, Maryland as of May 11, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Deal Island is 112 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (55.2%), English (29.1%), German (5.2%), Polish (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 6 feet

Land area: 3.25 square miles.

Population density: 145 people per square mile   (very low).

Deal Island, Maryland map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,573 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,255 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bowie, MD (70.8 miles , pop. 50,269).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (78.1 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (134.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Chance, MD (1.3 miles ),
Dames Quarter, MD (1.6 miles),
Frenchtown-Rumbly, MD (2.6 miles),
Waterview, MD (2.6 miles),
Nanticoke Acres, MD (2.7 miles),
Nanticoke, MD (2.9 miles ),
Fairmount, MD (3.1 miles ),
Jesterville, MD (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 38.15 N, Longitude: 75.95 W

Area code: 410

Distribution of median household income in Deal Island, MD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Deal Island, MD in 2022
Deal Island satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Maryland:

2.0%
Most common industries in Deal Island, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.9%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.9%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.9%)
  • Health & personal care, except drug, stores (6.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (22.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (18.5%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Health care (10.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Deal Island, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (15.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Electricians (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Teachers, special education (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.9%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.1%)
  • Registered nurses (11.3%)
  • Cashiers (11.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)

Average climate in Deal Island, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Deal Island, Maryland average temperatures Deal Island, Maryland average precipitation Deal Island, Maryland humidity Deal Island, Maryland wind speed Deal Island, Maryland snowfall Deal Island, Maryland sunshine Deal Island, Maryland clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 58.3. This is better than average.

City:

58.3
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Deal Island-area historical tornado activity is below Maryland state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Deal Island place center caused $150,000 in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 37.6 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Deal Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 63% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 109.8 miles away from Deal Island center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.0 miles away from Deal Island center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 113.9 miles away from Deal Island center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 150.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 172.9 miles away from Deal Island center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Somerset County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Blizzard: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Deal Island topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Deal Island:

  • EDWARD MCCREADY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; CRISFIELD, MD)
  • ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CRISFIELD, MD)
  • FMC - PRINCESS ANNE (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; PRINCESS ANNE, MD)
  • SOMERSET CNTY HLTH DEPT (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; PRINCESS ANNE, MD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Deal Island:

  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore (about 15 miles; Princess Anne, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,902)
  • Salisbury University (about 23 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 8,375)
  • Wor-Wic Community College (about 29 miles; Salisbury, MD; FT enrollment: 2,256)
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Owens (about 48 miles; Georgetown, DE; FT enrollment: 3,159)
  • United States Naval Academy (about 65 miles; Annapolis, MD; FT enrollment: 5,681)
  • College of Southern Maryland (about 65 miles; La Plata, MD; FT enrollment: 5,775)
  • Anne Arundel Community College (about 70 miles; Arnold, MD; FT enrollment: 10,501)

Public elementary/middle school in Deal Island:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Deal Island: Deal Island-chance Volunteer Fire Department Station 4 (A), Deal Island Branch Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Deal Island include: Joshua Thomas Chapel (A), Saint Johns United Methodist Church (B), Saint Pauls Church (C), Wesley Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Johns Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Swamps: Deal Island Marsh (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Middle Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Somerset County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.5%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.9%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Deal Island:

Marital status in Deal Island, MD
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 35.3%
  • Separated: 4.6%
  • Widowed: 35.6%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

For population 25 years and over in Deal Island:

  • High school or higher: 83.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Maryland average:

12.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Deal Island, MD (based on Somerset County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,75737
Evangelical Protestant1,71015
Black Protestant2872
Catholic851
Other531
None20,578-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Somerset County:

1.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Somerset County:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Somerset County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Somerset County:

11.6%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.4%
Maryland:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

17.4%
State:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.6%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Deal Island:

46.1%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.8
Maryland:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

15.2%
Maryland:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Deal Island:

9.8%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Deal Island:

35.1%
Maryland:

34.1%

General health condition:
Here:

55.6%
Maryland:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

83.6%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Deal Island, MD Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Deal Island:

  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WTGM (960 AM; 10 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WJDY (1470 AM; 5 kW; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTX (1690 AM; 10 kW; LEXINGTON PARK, MD; Owner: SOMAR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Deal Island:

  • WBEY (96.9 FM; CRISFIELD, MD; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WESM (91.3 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, EASTERN SHORE)
  • WXMD (92.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOLC (102.5 FM; PRINCESS ANNE, MD; Owner: MARANATHA, INC.)
  • WSBY-FM (98.9 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKHW (106.5 FM; POCOMOKE CITY, MD; Owner: GREAT SCOTT BROADCASTING)
  • WAAI (100.9 FM; HURLOCK, MD; Owner: MTS BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • WLVW-FM (105.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICO-FM (97.5 FM; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Deal Island:

  • WMDT (Channel 47; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: DELMARVA BROADCAST SERVICE GENERAL PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBOC-TV (Channel 16; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: WBOC, INC.)
  • WCPB (Channel 28; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • W38BN (Channel 38; SALISBURY, MD; Owner: SALISBURY EDUCATIONAL B/CTING FOUND.)

Deal Island fatal accident list:

Aug 23, 1977 10:20 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 45.6mTotal length
  • $3,081,000Total costs
  • 1,322Total average daily traffic
  • 105Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,778Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • DEAL ISLAND, 10385 Ralph Abbott Road (Lat: 38.168111 Lon: -75.947778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 45.5 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQVA856, Licensee ID: L00001771,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.315 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2014, Expiration Date: 12/10/2024, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 11400 Ppg Road Se, Cumberland, MD 21502, Phone: (410) 279-5926, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • 9968 Deal Island Road (Lat: 38.162111 Lon: -75.949972), Type: Pole, Structure height: 7.2 m, Overall height: 19.2 m, Call Sign: WPYG664, Licensee ID: L00635454,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz, 156.500 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2003, Expiration Date: 08/07/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2013, Certifier: Michael Mandulak, Registrant: Bay Towing Recovery & Salvage, Inc. D/B/A Towboatu.S. Deal Island

  • 10385 Ralph Abbott Road (Lat: 38.181000 Lon: -75.947778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.6 m, Overall height: 43.2 m, Call Sign: WQPD711,
    Assigned Frequencies: 9480.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/01/2022, Expiration Date: 04/17/2032, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii, Registrant: Maryland Department Of Natural Resources, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: K2AHP, Licensee ID: L00893061, Grant Date: 04/19/2017, Expiration Date: 06/26/2027, Certifier: Carmine J Dematteo, Registrant: Carmine J Dematteo, 23210 Paul Benton Circle, Deal Island, MD 21821

  • Call Sign: N2DND, Licensee ID: L01250536, Grant Date: 11/15/2017, Expiration Date: 11/15/2027, Registrant: Patricia A Wilder, Deal Island, MD 21821


2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of fires - 32 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Deal Island, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (44.7%), and Structure Fires (35.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Deal Island, MD
    • 10544.7%Outside Fires
    • 8335.3%Structure Fires
    • 3715.7%Other
    • 104.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Deal Island, MD
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Deal Island, MD
  • 45.7%Electricity
  • 32.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Deal Island, MD
  • 52.0%Wood
  • 48.0%Electricity


Deal Island compared to Maryland state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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