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Cape St. Claire

Maryland · 8,747 residents · 2 sq mi
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Cape St. Claire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,089. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $393,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,747
+9%since 2000
from 8,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,374 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Cape St. Claire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,089
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,751
+43%since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$393,100
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $812 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+98%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(7,630)
Black4.3%(372)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(393)
Asian1.5%(135)
Other1.1%(100)
Diversity Score26.7%(2,340)
Diversity Score
27
+58%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.7%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Cape St. Claire, Maryland has about 8,747 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape St. Claire, Maryland earns about $92,089 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 $393,100, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

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

About 42.7% 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 2.0% of people in Cape St. Claire, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape St. Claire, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape St. Claire, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 869 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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