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Croom

Maryland · 2,418 residents · 34.193 sq mi
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Croom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $187,667. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $636,600. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,418
−4%since 2023
from 2,519 in 2023
2010 – 2024
71 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.9
+8%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Croom
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$187,667
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $176,758 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$73,255
+7%since 2023
from $68,173 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.274
−19%since 2023
from 0.339 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$636,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $614,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,203
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,367 in 2023
US average: $1,442
91.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 89.3% in 2023
8.8% rent
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−2%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.7%(1,201)
Black43.3%(1,090)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(117)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other4%(101)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,832)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(1,175)
Black39.9%(964)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(142)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other5.3%(128)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,809)
75
+3%since 2023
from 73 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.9 min
−4%since 2023
from 44.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
59.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
32.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
58.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.4% in 2023
42.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Croom, Maryland?

Croom, Maryland has about 2,418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Croom, Maryland?

The typical household in Croom, Maryland earns about $187,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Croom, Maryland expensive?

In Croom, Maryland, the median home is worth about $636,600, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Croom, Maryland?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Croom, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Croom, Maryland?

About 3.1% of people in Croom, 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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