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Calverton

Maryland · 17,316 residents · 4.576 sq mi
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Calverton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,977. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $373,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,316
+37%since 2000
from 12,610 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,784 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 2,756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Calverton
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,977
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,686
+52%since 2000
from $28,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,714
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $876 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(5,087)
Black33.6%(4,234)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(803)
Asian16.5%(2,082)
Other0%
Diversity Score84.1%(10,601)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(3,265)
Black42.7%(7,397)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(3,311)
Asian15.3%(2,646)
Other2.6%(449)
Diversity Score89.2%(15,438)
Diversity Score
89
+6%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
41.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calverton, Maryland?

Calverton, Maryland has about 17,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calverton, Maryland?

The typical household in Calverton, Maryland earns about $98,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calverton, Maryland expensive?

In Calverton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $373,800, and the typical rent is about $1,714 a month.

How educated are people in Calverton, Maryland?

About 48.8% of adults age 25 and over in Calverton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calverton, Maryland?

About 6.2% of people in Calverton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calverton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Calverton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,270 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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