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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crofton

Maryland · 20,091 residents · 6.611 sq mi
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Crofton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,046. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 1990. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $181,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,091
+57%since 1990
from 12,781 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,039 / sq mi
+57%since 1990
from 1,933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.7
+4%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,046
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,651 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,518
+48%since 1990
from $22,573 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $152,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$993
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $864 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
21.9% rent
2.4
−10%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(11,985)
Black3.8%(480)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(136)
Asian2.3%(299)
Diversity Score17.1%(2,190)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(17,778)
Black5%(1,013)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(499)
Asian2.3%(465)
Diversity Score23.3%(4,679)
23
+36%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.2%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 94.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 29.5 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 Crofton, Maryland?

Crofton, Maryland has about 20,091 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Crofton, Maryland?

The typical household in Crofton, Maryland earns about $75,046 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 $181,500, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Crofton, Maryland?

About 51.2% 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 2.7% of people in Crofton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crofton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Crofton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,310 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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