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Darnestown

Maryland · 6,723 residents · 16.382 sq mi
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Darnestown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $188,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $732,300. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 116% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,723
+5%since 2000
from 6,378 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+19%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K2000201020202024Darnestown
20247K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$188,317
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,626 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,591
+56%since 2000
from $52,466 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$732,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
4.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(5,266)
Black3.9%(248)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(206)
Asian7.9%(505)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(2,193)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(4,583)
Black4.9%(331)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(478)
Asian14.4%(969)
Other1.4%(94)
Diversity Score58.1%(3,908)
Diversity Score
58
+69%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Darnestown, Maryland?

Darnestown, Maryland has about 6,723 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Darnestown, Maryland?

The typical household in Darnestown, Maryland earns about $188,317 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 $732,300.

How educated are people in Darnestown, Maryland?

About 71.5% 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 1.1% 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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