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Cobb Island

Maryland · 916 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 246 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $275,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
916
−21%since 2023
from 1,162 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,463 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 1,856 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+9%since 2023
from 45.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5357439511K1K201020202024Cobb Island
2024916
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$51,769
+1%since 2023
from $51,347 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
+18%since 2023
from 0.274 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $246,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.7%(20)
Other2.2%(26)
Diversity Score9.6%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(843)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.2%(20)
Other5.8%(53)
Diversity Score18.7%(171)
Diversity Score
19
+94%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.0 min
+5%since 2023
from 48.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
46.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb Island, Maryland?

Cobb Island, Maryland has about 916 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Cobb Island, Maryland expensive?

In Cobb Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $275,000.

How educated are people in Cobb Island, Maryland?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cobb Island, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobb Island, Maryland?

About 2.3% of people in Cobb Island, 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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