Port Deposit, Maryland is a small city in Cecil County, Maryland. Its population is approximately 6,100 people. The town is on four acres of land. Before the construction of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal, the area was known for granite quarrying. In the early 1800s, the area was used to construct houses and other structures made of granite. This granite can still be seen in many of the prominent buildings in Port Deposit.
Port Deposit's population is mostly White. Only about 5% of the population is black or Hispanic. Its median household income is $44,375. This indicates that Port Deposit is a relatively wealthy city. However, its poverty rate is higher than the national average.
The number of households in Port Deposit, Maryland varies based on the type of transportation used by residents. While most residents rely on cars to get to work, some rely on public transportation. The chart below shows the proportion of households in Port Deposit, MD that own two cars.