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Broomes Island

Maryland · 379 residents · 0.727 sq mi
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Broomes Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,036. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $577,800. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
−10%since 2019
from 421 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
52.8
+8%since 2019
from 48.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
210312414515617201020202024Broomes Island
2024460
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.8%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(20)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.7%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.3%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.6%(10)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(49)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.2%(35)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(43)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.8%(75)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.8%(60)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.8%(22)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.3%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,036
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $112,130 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$72,056
−5%since 2019
from $76,100 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
94.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$577,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $531,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−31.6 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
31.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
−5%since 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(421)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(342)
Black1.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish24.6%(126)
French11.5%(59)
German8.4%(43)
English5.1%(26)
American4.3%(22)
Italian4.3%(22)
Polish2.7%(14)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−10%since 2019
from 38.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.2% in 2019
Female
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(59)
Married64.5%(156)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.2%(27)
Women 15+
Never married19.5%(40)
Married76.1%(156)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.4%(9)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broomes Island, Maryland?

Broomes Island, Maryland has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broomes Island, Maryland?

The typical household in Broomes Island, Maryland earns about $128,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broomes Island, Maryland expensive?

In Broomes Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $577,800.

How educated are people in Broomes Island, Maryland?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Broomes Island, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broomes Island, Maryland?

About 4.5% of people in Broomes Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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