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Colesville

Maryland · 15,421 residents · 5.115 sq mi
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Colesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,063. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 4,389 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $463,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,421
−22%since 2000
from 19,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,015 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 3,873 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+9%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K19K21K1990201020202024Colesville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,063
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,329
+58%since 2000
from $34,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,477
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,184 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(4,609)
Black29.9%(4,606)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(3,025)
Asian15.4%(2,370)
Other4.6%(714)
Diversity Score94.3%(14,537)
Diversity Score
94
+22%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.2%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
35.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colesville, Maryland?

Colesville, Maryland has about 15,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Colesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Colesville, Maryland earns about $126,063 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 $463,100, and the typical rent is about $1,477 a month.

How educated are people in Colesville, Maryland?

About 56.8% 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 6.6% 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 3,398 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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