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Darnestown

Maryland · 7,051 residents · 16.382 sq mi
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#40Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#46Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.2%#86Highest median household incomeof 6,818$232,135#134Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.2%
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Darnestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $232,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $958,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 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 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,051
+11%since 2000
from 6,378 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
430 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 411 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+17%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K2000201020202024Darnestown
20247K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53%(210)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(575)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(486)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(593)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(349)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.9%(413)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(806)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.9%(1,265)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.1%(1,065)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(791)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(408)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$232,135
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,626 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,157
+89%since 2000
from $52,466 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
+2%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$958,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,104 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
4.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+44.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
−9%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Darnestown on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(5,266)
Black3.9%(248)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(206)
Asian7.9%(505)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,034)
Black1.7%(117)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(518)
Asian16.1%(1,136)
Other3.5%(246)
Diversity Score
57
+9%since 2009
from 53 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran2.2%(154)
Argentine1.4%(102)
Mexican0.8%(58)
Dominican0.6%(41)
Ecuadorian0.6%(41)
Bolivian0.4%(29)
Peruvian0.3%(20)
Asian origin
Asian Indian8.6%(608)
Chinese4.1%(286)
Korean1.7%(123)
Filipino0.8%(57)
Thai0.4%(31)
Cambodian0.2%(16)
Vietnamese0.2%(15)
Ancestry
Irish13.4%(946)
English11.9%(837)
German11.8%(830)
Italian5.5%(388)
Polish4.8%(340)
Norwegian4.5%(318)
Greek3.8%(267)
Russian3.6%(257)
Armenian3.6%(253)
American2.9%(208)
British2.7%(189)
French2.5%(176)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish2.1%(146)
Iranian2%(142)
Arab2%(139)
Swedish1.8%(125)
Canadian1.7%(123)
Bulgarian1.4%(97)
Lebanese1.3%(90)
Czech1.2%(82)
Scottish1.1%(79)
Dutch0.8%(56)
Austrian0.8%(54)
Danish0.8%(53)
Welsh0.7%(48)
Swiss0.6%(40)
Palestinian0.4%(31)
Finnish0.3%(19)
Romanian0.3%(19)
Syrian0.3%(18)
Hungarian0.2%(17)
Croatian0.2%(16)
Portuguese0.2%(14)
Serbian0.2%(14)
Lithuanian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
23.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2017
from 92.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.8%(590)
Married74.9%(2,027)
Widowed1.5%(40)
Divorced1.8%(49)
Women 15+
Never married25.8%(792)
Married69.7%(2,143)
Widowed1.7%(53)
Divorced2.8%(86)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darnestown, Maryland?

Darnestown, Maryland has about 7,051 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darnestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Darnestown, Maryland earns about $232,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Darnestown, Maryland expensive?

In Darnestown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $958,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Darnestown, Maryland?

About 72.3% of adults age 25 and over in Darnestown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Darnestown, Maryland?

About 1.2% of people in Darnestown, 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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