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Cape St. Claire

Maryland · 9,179 residents · 2 sq mi
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Cape St. Claire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $394,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,179
+14%since 2000
from 8,022 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,590 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 4,011 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Cape St. Claire
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,206
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,240
+86%since 2000
from $27,009 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,680
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $812 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(7,392)
Black4%(366)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(571)
Asian2.6%(235)
Other4%(365)
Diversity Score38.3%(3,516)
Diversity Score
38
+126%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 39.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Cape St. Claire, Maryland has about 9,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape St. Claire, Maryland earns about $112,206 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 $394,600, and the typical rent is about $1,680 a month.

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

About 52.7% 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 2.3% 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 1,301 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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