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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cape St. Claire

Maryland · 7,878 residents · 2 sq mi
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Cape St. Claire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $131,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,878
−2%vs 2000
vs 8,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,939 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 4,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Cape St. Claire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,707
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $72,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,154
−33%vs 2000
vs $27,009 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$131,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $155,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$723
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $812 in 2000
US average: $450
84.2%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.4% in 2000
15.8% rent
2.5
+18%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(7,335)
Black3.8%(303)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(171)
Asian1.1%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(1,362)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(7,593)
Black2.3%(181)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(16)
Asian0.8%(65)
Other0.5%(39)
Diversity Score9.3%(731)
9
−45%vs 2000
vs 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.9%
−10.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cape St. Claire, Maryland?

Cape St. Claire, Maryland has about 7,878 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cape St. Claire, Maryland?

The typical household in Cape St. Claire, Maryland earns about $51,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape St. Claire, Maryland expensive?

In Cape St. Claire, Maryland, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Cape St. Claire, Maryland?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cape St. Claire, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape St. Claire, Maryland?

About 2.7% of people in Cape St. Claire, 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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