District 6, Ruthsburg, Maryland
District 6, Ruthsburg profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 6, Ruthsburg is a geographic entity located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,174. The land area covers 55.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,174 | ±356 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 781 | ±116 | 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 | 844 | ±121 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 781 | ±116 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 63 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $437,600 | ±$60,459 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,089 | ±$1,003 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,583 | ±$34,509 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,101 | ±$8,146 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 121 | ±107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,177 | ±220 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±6.6% |
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: 53,688 (2024)
ID: 185797
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: IT MANAGER
107 N LIBERTY ST, CENTREVILLE MD 21617-1048
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Ridgely, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Centreville, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Centreville, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cordova, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Church Hill, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Denton, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Grasonville, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greensboro, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chestertown, MD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Hartly, DE |
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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Chesapeake College
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College | 8.4 mi away | 1000 College Circle, Wye Mills, MD, 21679-0008 |
4108225400
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CENTREVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 121 S. COMMERCE STREET, CENTREVILLE, MD, 21617 |
(410) 758-0980
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Washington College
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College | 15.3 mi away | 300 Washington Ave, Chestertown, MD, 21620-1438 |
4107787700
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MOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 121 S. COMMERCE STREET, CENTREVILLE, MD, 21617 |
(410) 758-0980
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Polytech Adult Education
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College Vocational | 22.0 mi away | 823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE, 19980-0000 |
3026974545
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NORTH COUNTY BRANCH
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 101 CEDAR LANE, GREENSBORO, MD, 21639 |
(410) 482-2173
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Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
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College | 24.4 mi away | 100 Campus Drive, Dover, DE, 19901 |
3028571000
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CAROLINE CENTRAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 100 MARKET ST., DENTON, MD, 21629 |
(410) 479-1343
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Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office
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College | 24.6 mi away | 1832 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE, 19901 |
3027393737
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CHESTERTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 408 HIGH ST., CHESTERTOWN, MD, 21620 |
(410) 778-3636
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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 CHESTERTOWN, MD US, located 14.9 miles from District 6, Ruthsburg. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.8° | 27.1° | 34.0° | 3.34" | 5.2" |
| February | 44.2° | 28.1° | 36.2° | 2.89" | 7.9" |
| March | 52.5° | 35.1° | 43.8° | 4.25" | 1.7" |
| April | 64.4° | 45.0° | 54.7° | 3.72" | 0.2" |
| May | 73.6° | 54.9° | 64.2° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 64.0° | 73.1° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 68.7° | 77.7° | 4.35" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.0° | 67.2° | 76.1° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.3° | 60.2° | 69.2° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.8° | 48.1° | 57.4° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.5° | 38.1° | 46.8° | 3.18" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.4° | 31.1° | 38.3° | 3.81" | 1.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgely town | Town | 5.7 mi | — |
| Centreville town | Town | 6.3 mi | — |
| Queen Anne town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Hillsboro town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| Greensboro town | Town | 8.1 mi | — |
| Church Hill town | Town | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2403590528. • 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.