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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Colesville

Maryland · 19,810 residents · 5.115 sq mi
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Colesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,696. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $245,700. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 73% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,810
+5%since 1990
from 18,819 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,873 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 3,679 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.4
+14%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Colesville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$91,696
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,122 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,942
+32%since 1990
from $26,517 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$245,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,184
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $867 in 1990
US average: $602
91.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
8.3% rent
2.7
−12%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66%(12,428)
Black18.9%(3,558)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(679)
Asian14%(2,641)
Diversity Score67.6%(12,721)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(10,414)
Black22%(4,364)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(948)
Asian17.9%(3,539)
Diversity Score77.5%(15,360)
78
+15%since 1990
from 68 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
32.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 28.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−12%since 1990
from 31.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colesville, Maryland?

Colesville, Maryland has about 19,810 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Colesville, Maryland earns about $91,696 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 $245,700, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Colesville, Maryland?

About 59.3% 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 3.0% of people in Colesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Colesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 991 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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