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CITY · 2010 ACS

Derwood

Maryland · 2,381 residents · 0.627 sq mi
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Derwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,321. Population has grown 19% since 2011. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $574,700. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,381
+19%vs 2011
vs 1,999 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,797 / sq mi
+19%vs 2011
vs 3,188 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
−1%vs 2011
vs 43.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,321
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $111,555 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,185
−4%vs 2011
vs $44,779 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.418 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$574,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $569,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,144 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−18.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.7% in 2011
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(927)
Black11%(219)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(149)
Asian31.5%(630)
Other3.7%(74)
Diversity Score83.3%(1,666)
2010
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(1,201)
Black8%(190)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(282)
Asian25.5%(608)
Other6.6%(157)
Diversity Score83.9%(1,999)
Diversity Score
84
+1%vs 2011
vs 83 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.6%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
32.2%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 33.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
19.4%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
Female
55.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.4% in 2011
Foreign born
35.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derwood, Maryland?

Derwood, Maryland has about 2,381 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derwood, Maryland?

The typical household in Derwood, Maryland earns about $112,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derwood, Maryland expensive?

In Derwood, Maryland, the median home is worth about $574,700, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Derwood, Maryland?

About 64.6% of adults age 25 and over in Derwood, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derwood, Maryland?

About 5.0% of people in Derwood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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