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Colesville

Maryland · 14,519 residents · 5.115 sq mi
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Colesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,682. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 5,291 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $616,800. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,519
−27%since 2000
from 19,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,839 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 3,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Colesville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,682
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,696 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,947
+77%since 2000
from $34,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+16%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$616,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,893
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,184 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.4%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+76%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(10,414)
Black22%(4,364)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(948)
Asian17.9%(3,539)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.5%(15,360)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(4,308)
Black32.7%(4,751)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(2,523)
Asian13.4%(1,946)
Other6.8%(991)
Diversity Score94%(13,649)
Diversity Score
94
+21%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+8%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.5%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
33.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 61.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 11.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colesville, Maryland?

Colesville, Maryland has about 14,519 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Colesville, Maryland earns about $130,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colesville, Maryland expensive?

In Colesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $616,800, and the typical rent is about $1,893 a month.

How educated are people in Colesville, Maryland?

About 57.2% of adults age 25 and over in Colesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colesville, Maryland?

About 3.4% of people in Colesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Colesville, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,300 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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