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Crofton

Maryland · 27,348 residents · 6.611 sq mi
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Crofton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,553. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 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 $391,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,348
+36%since 2000
from 20,091 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,137 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 3,039 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K16K21K26K32K1990201020202024Crofton
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,553
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,046 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,790
+25%since 2000
from $33,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
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
$391,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,434
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $993 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+61%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(21,105)
Black9.9%(2,718)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,298)
Asian4.9%(1,338)
Other5.1%(1,394)
Diversity Score51.2%(13,993)
Diversity Score
51
+120%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+13%since 2000
from 27.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.0%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crofton, Maryland?

Crofton, Maryland has about 27,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crofton, Maryland?

The typical household in Crofton, Maryland earns about $100,553 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 $391,200, and the typical rent is about $1,434 a month.

How educated are people in Crofton, Maryland?

About 52.2% 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 2.3% 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 14,567 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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

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