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Abingdon

Maryland · 5,019 residents · 2.762 sq mi
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Abingdon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,833. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $366,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 32% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,019
−12%since 2023
from 5,727 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,817 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 2,073 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2023
from 37.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K20202024Abingdon
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,833
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $147,652 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,104
+12%since 2023
from $49,126 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+10%since 2023
from 0.332 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $358,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,083
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,940 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic43%(2,460)
Black40.4%(2,316)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(298)
Asian4.3%(244)
Other7.1%(409)
Diversity Score80.3%(4,598)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50%(2,511)
Black33.9%(1,702)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(345)
Asian1.8%(92)
Other7.4%(369)
Diversity Score78%(3,916)
Diversity Score
78
−3%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+2%since 2023
from 35.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
49.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Abingdon, Maryland?

Abingdon, Maryland has about 5,019 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Abingdon, Maryland?

The typical household in Abingdon, Maryland earns about $136,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abingdon, Maryland expensive?

In Abingdon, Maryland, the median home is worth about $366,200, and the typical rent is about $2,083 a month.

How educated are people in Abingdon, Maryland?

About 41.0% of adults age 25 and over in Abingdon, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abingdon, Maryland?

About 10.5% of people in Abingdon, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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