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Cobb Island

Maryland · 929 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $206,300. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
929
+10%since 2019
from 846 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,484 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 1,351 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2019
from 40.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5357439511K1K201020202024Cobb Island
2024916
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,406
+9%since 2019
from $36,902 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,300
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $336,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,857
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,000 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
14.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(758)
Black6.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(36)
Diversity Score24%(203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(829)
Black3.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2%(19)
Asian1%(9)
Other2.4%(22)
Diversity Score20.9%(194)
Diversity Score
21
−13%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.1 min
+2%since 2019
from 50.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobb Island, Maryland?

Cobb Island, Maryland has about 929 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cobb Island, Maryland expensive?

In Cobb Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $206,300, and the typical rent is about $1,857 a month.

How educated are people in Cobb Island, Maryland?

About 12.1% 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 1.7% 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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