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Clarksburg

Maryland · 29,051 residents · 9.649 sq mi
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Clarksburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,173. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 27,217 residents. 70% 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 $514,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 71% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,051
+1484%since 2000
from 1,834 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
3,011 / sq mi
+1484%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
08K17K25K33K2000201020202024Clarksburg
202430K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,173
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,419 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,274
+49%since 2000
from $33,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$514,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,110
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+9%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,619)
Black3.5%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(50)
Asian4.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(459)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(7,342)
Black19%(5,521)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(3,385)
Asian38.8%(11,282)
Other5.7%(1,652)
Diversity Score91.8%(26,683)
Diversity Score
92
+267%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+68%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
34.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksburg, Maryland?

Clarksburg, Maryland has about 29,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Clarksburg, Maryland earns about $149,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksburg, Maryland expensive?

In Clarksburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $514,200, and the typical rent is about $2,110 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksburg, Maryland?

About 69.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksburg, Maryland?

About 3.8% of people in Clarksburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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