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Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Maryland · 9,241 residents · 4.319 sq mi
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Chesapeake Ranch Estates is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $286,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,241
−1%since 2023
from 9,307 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,140 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 2,155 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2023
from 35.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K12K199020202024Chesapeake Ranch Estates
20249K
199020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(583)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(736)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(546)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(317)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(621)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.2%(1,308)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.9%(1,378)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(1,159)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.7%(1,542)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.9%(826)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.6%(152)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(73)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,669
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $97,139 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,688
+2%since 2023
from $49,787 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−4%since 2023
from 0.413 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $286,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,948
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,794 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−5%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(6,324)
Black18.3%(1,704)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(509)
Asian1.5%(139)
Other6.8%(631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(6,508)
Black13.8%(1,273)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(727)
Asian1.4%(133)
Other6.5%(600)
Diversity Score
59
−5%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(207)
Peruvian2.1%(192)
Dominican1.5%(136)
Cuban1.1%(102)
Puerto Rican0.6%(53)
Salvadoran0.4%(37)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(76)
Chinese0.3%(30)
Korean0.3%(27)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English17.5%(1,617)
German17.1%(1,578)
Irish10.4%(957)
American7.3%(673)
Italian3.1%(289)
French3%(280)
Scottish2.7%(248)
British1.4%(126)
Swedish1.3%(124)
Dutch1.1%(102)
Polish0.9%(85)
Hungarian0.6%(57)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Portuguese0.6%(56)
Russian0.6%(52)
Norwegian0.5%(46)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(39)
Czech0.3%(31)
Romanian0.3%(27)
Greek0.3%(24)
Ukrainian0.2%(20)
Slovak0.2%(19)
Welsh0.2%(17)
West Indian0.2%(15)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 42.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 71.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.5% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(1,300)
Married53.4%(2,026)
Widowed3.4%(129)
Divorced8.9%(337)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(921)
Married50.3%(1,804)
Widowed6.1%(217)
Divorced17.9%(642)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland?

Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland has about 9,241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland?

The typical household in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland earns about $102,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland expensive?

In Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland, the median home is worth about $286,700, and the typical rent is about $1,948 a month.

How educated are people in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland?

About 4.5% of people in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Chesapeake Ranch Estates, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,818 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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