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Colesville

Maryland · 14,647 residents · 5.115 sq mi
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Colesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,071. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 5,163 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $470,800. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,647
−26%since 2000
from 19,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,864 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 3,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+7%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Colesville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,071
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,761
+28%since 2000
from $34,942 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,163
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,184 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+58%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.2%(5,598)
Black27.7%(4,060)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(2,176)
Asian16%(2,349)
Other1.5%(226)
Diversity Score90%(13,183)
Diversity Score
90
+16%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colesville, Maryland?

Colesville, Maryland has about 14,647 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Colesville, Maryland earns about $111,071 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 $470,800, and the typical rent is about $1,163 a month.

How educated are people in Colesville, Maryland?

About 52.2% 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 4,172 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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