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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Crofton

Maryland · 12,781 residents · 6.611 sq mi
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Crofton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,651. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 7,310 residents. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $152,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% 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

12,781
−36%vs 2000
vs 20,091 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,933 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 3,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$56,651
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,046 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,573
−33%vs 2000
vs $33,518 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$152,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $181,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$864
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $993 in 2000
US average: $450
75.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
24.7% rent
2.7
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(17,778)
Black5%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(499)
Asian2.3%(465)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(4,679)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(11,985)
Black3.8%(480)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(136)
Asian2.3%(299)
Other0.1%(17)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,190)
17
−26%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.8%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
15.7%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+7%vs 2000
vs 27.7 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 Crofton, Maryland?

Crofton, Maryland has about 12,781 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Crofton, Maryland?

The typical household in Crofton, Maryland earns about $56,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crofton, Maryland expensive?

In Crofton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $864 a month.

How educated are people in Crofton, Maryland?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crofton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crofton, Maryland?

About 1.2% of people in Crofton, 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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