District 14, Linkwood, Maryland
District 14, Linkwood profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 14, Linkwood is a geographic entity located in Dorchester County, Maryland. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,646. The land area covers 21.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,646 | ±426 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,206 | ±182 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,308 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,206 | ±182 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 102 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $273,900 | ±$52,599 |
| Median Gross Rent | $935 | ±$126 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,516 | ±$8,245 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,974 | ±$5,657 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 135 | ±97 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,321 | ±302 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 33,138 (2024)
ID: 208241
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County | Official County Government |
PO BOX 26, 501 COURT LN, CAMBRIDGE MD 21613-1882
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cambridge, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cambridge, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Federalsburg, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Federalsburg, MD | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Cambridge, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Easton, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Easton, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Federalsburg, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hurlock, MD | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK-05 | Cambridge, MD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salisbury University
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College | 24.2 mi away | 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD, 21801-6862 |
4105436000
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CAMBRIDGE BRANCH
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 303 GAY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 21613 |
(410) 228-7331
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Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 24.7 mi away | 111 Milford St, Salisbury, MD, 21804-6952 |
4107427929103
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HURLOCK BRANCH
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 222 S. MAIN STREET, HURLOCK, MD, 21643 |
(410) 943-4331
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FEDERALSBURG BRANCH
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 123 MORRIS AVE., FEDERALSBURG, MD, 21632 |
(410) 754-8397
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TALBOT COUNTY FREE LIBRARY - EASTON BRANCH
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Library | 16.8 mi away | 100 W. DOVER ST., EASTON, MD, 21601 |
(410) 822-1626
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SEAFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 600 N MARKET ST EXT, SEAFORD, DE, 19973 |
(302) 629-2524
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ST. MICHAELS BRANCH
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 106 FREMONT ST, ST. MICHAELS, MD, 21663 |
(410) 745-5877
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LAUREL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 101 E. FOURTH ST, LAUREL, DE, 19956 |
(302) 874-3184
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DELMAR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 101 NORTH BI-STATE BLVD, DELMAR, DE, 19940 |
(302) 846-9894
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROYAL OAK 2 SSW, MD US, located 16.6 miles from District 14, Linkwood. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.6° | 29.3° | 36.9° | 3.52" | 5.1" |
| February | 47.4° | 30.5° | 39.0° | 3.06" | 4.8" |
| March | 55.6° | 37.2° | 46.4° | 4.39" | 2.3" |
| April | 66.9° | 46.6° | 56.7° | 3.67" | 0.1" |
| May | 75.4° | 56.2° | 65.8° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.7° | 65.5° | 74.6° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 70.1° | 79.1° | 4.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 68.0° | 77.2° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.1° | 61.5° | 70.8° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.0° | 50.6° | 59.8° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.9° | 40.8° | 49.3° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| December | 48.6° | 33.3° | 41.0° | 3.94" | 1.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| East New Market town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| Secretary town | Town | 4.5 mi | — |
| Cambridge city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Algonquin CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Hurlock town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Vienna town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2401991228. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.