Federal Spending · FY2024

Dorchester County, Maryland

How much federal money flows through this county?

$285.3M
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$8,749
Per Resident
Above Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$285.3M
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$8,749
Above Average
Contract Spending
$46.4M
16% of total
Grant Spending
$16.7M
6% of total

How Dorchester County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Dorchester County$8,749/resident
Maryland Average$12,005/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#847 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Dorchester County receive?

Dorchester County received $285.3M in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Dorchester County?

The per-capita federal spending in Dorchester County is $8,749 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Dorchester County?

Agency-level spending data for Dorchester County is being updated.

How does Dorchester County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Dorchester County receives $8,749 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.