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Croom

Maryland · 2,720 residents · 34.193 sq mi
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Croom is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has grown 25% since 2019. Median home value is $471,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,720
+25%since 2019
from 2,174 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+25%since 2019
from 64 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 51.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024Croom
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,279 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,714
−11%since 2019
from $55,713 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
10.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−4%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(1,266)
Black31.8%(692)
Hispanic / Latino2%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other8%(173)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,502)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40%(1,089)
Black41.4%(1,126)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(274)
Asian1.1%(30)
Other8.1%(220)
Diversity Score82%(2,231)
Diversity Score
82
+19%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.8 min
+1%since 2019
from 46.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 86.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.9% in 2019
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.1% in 2019
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Croom, Maryland?

Croom, Maryland has about 2,720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Croom, Maryland?

The typical household in Croom, Maryland earns about $111,250 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 $471,600.

How educated are people in Croom, Maryland?

About 36.9% 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 7.5% of people in Croom, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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