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Cobb Island

Maryland · 1,166 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Cobb Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $246,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
+93%vs 2011
vs 604 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,863 / sq mi
+93%vs 2011
vs 965 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
−23%vs 2011
vs 58.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,464 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$34,893
+5%vs 2011
vs $33,172 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.326 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $285,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $973 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−22.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.9% in 2011
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
−9%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(569)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(12)
Other3.6%(22)
Diversity Score13.9%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,068)
Black3.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(18)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other1.7%(20)
Diversity Score16.9%(197)
Diversity Score
17
+22%vs 2011
vs 14 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.4 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 42.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.5% in 2011
Female
54.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.5% in 2011
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb Island, Maryland?

Cobb Island, Maryland has about 1,166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobb Island, Maryland?

The typical household in Cobb Island, Maryland earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobb Island, Maryland expensive?

In Cobb Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $246,200, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb Island, Maryland?

About 14.5% 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 3.8% of people in Cobb Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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