Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
21% of residents live below the poverty line in Port Deposit, where Maryland’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Only 9 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Port Deposit. Its National Register listings include Tome School for Boys Historic District and Paw Paw Building. Port Deposit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Port Deposit beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1833.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Port Deposit, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Port Deposit.
Port Deposit’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 21 of 100. 83 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1978. 58% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by strong winds at 8%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Port Deposit after 7 declared disasters, most recently in 2016.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Jobs in Port Deposit fell by 593 from 2013 to 2023, to 52. The middle household income for Port Deposit comes to $59,000. For half of commuters, work is under 16 miles away. The top destinations are Elkton (5%), Bel Air (5%) and Baltimore (5%).
| Port Deposit | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 87°; in January, nights fall to 24°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Port Deposit, 77% of adults had a checkup this year. 17% of adults in Port Deposit smoke cigarettes; 18% report frequent mental distress.
| Port Deposit | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Port Deposit | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.5% | 10.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 5.9% |
| More adults with depression | 24.3% | 19.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For households in Port Deposit, the share who live in a home they own is 49%. Home values are up 1.9% over the year to September 2026. The typical rent in the town is $1,229 a month.
| Port Deposit | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 49% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,229 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Trails run 0.2 miles in 2 parks and preserves. For Port Deposit, the trail network density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Port Deposit | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.7% | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Port Deposit Marina Park | 0.1 mi | 6 |
| 2. Rock Run Park & Boat Launch | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Port Deposit. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaM&T Bank Stadium
36 mi Stadium & arenaOriole Park at Camden Yards
34 mi MuseumNS Savannah
35 mi National MonumentFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine283K visitors a year
29 mi GardenLongwood Gardens
35 mi MuseumWalters Art MuseumM&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain · Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine: ScottyBoy900Q at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walters Art Museum: Dylan k, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Port Deposit
About 11 of every 100 Port Deposit residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Where Port Deposit’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
4 places in Port Deposit on the National Register of Historic Places.
5 notable people were born in Port Deposit.
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Port Deposit is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. It is located on the east bank of the Susquehanna River near its discharge into the Chesapeake Bay. As of the 2020 census, Port Deposit had a population of 614.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Port Deposit has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
5 notable people were born here, including John Creswell and Hugh S. Hersman.
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