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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Colesville

Maryland · 18,819 residents · 5.115 sq mi
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Colesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,122. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $233,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. Households here earn about 93% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,819
−5%vs 2000
vs 19,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,679 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.1
−13%vs 2000
vs 42.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Colesville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,122
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,696 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,517
−24%vs 2000
vs $34,942 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$233,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $245,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$867
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,184 in 2000
US average: $450
94.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
5.9% rent
3.1
+14%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic66%(12,428)
Black18.9%(3,558)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(679)
Asian14%(2,641)
Other1%(192)
Diversity Score67.6%(12,721)
68
−13%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.1%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.3%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+14%vs 2000
vs 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Colesville, Maryland?

Colesville, Maryland has about 18,819 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Colesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Colesville, Maryland earns about $76,122 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 $233,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Colesville, Maryland?

About 55.1% 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 2.0% of people in Colesville, 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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