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Drum Point

Maryland · 2,553 residents · 1.665 sq mi
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Drum Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,096. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $287,700. Households here earn about 32% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% 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
2,553
+15%since 2019
from 2,227 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
42.6
−7%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Drum Point
20244K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(148)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(158)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(146)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(135)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(335)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(299)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(335)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.6%(424)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(252)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(161)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.6%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,096
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,155 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,092
+24%since 2019
from $38,900 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$287,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $268,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
13.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−17%since 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,013)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(115)
Asian2%(45)
Other2.4%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(2,047)
Black8.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(74)
Asian1.6%(41)
Other3.1%(79)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(29)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish24.9%(630)
German20.1%(510)
English16.8%(426)
American7.4%(188)
British5.9%(149)
Scottish5.8%(148)
Italian5.2%(131)
French3%(75)
Polish2.4%(61)
Welsh1.2%(31)
Norwegian0.9%(22)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(18)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(16)
Austrian0.6%(15)
Hungarian0.6%(15)
Lithuanian0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
−4%since 2019
from 35.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.9%
+23.3 ptssince 2019
from 45.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(549)
Married59.6%(967)
Widowed2%(33)
Divorced4.6%(74)
Women 15+
Never married28.9%(430)
Married59.8%(891)
Widowed4%(60)
Divorced7.3%(109)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Drum Point, Maryland?

Drum Point, Maryland has about 2,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Drum Point, Maryland?

The typical household in Drum Point, Maryland earns about $115,096 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Drum Point, Maryland expensive?

In Drum Point, Maryland, the median home is worth about $287,700.

How educated are people in Drum Point, Maryland?

About 51.4% of adults age 25 and over in Drum Point, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Drum Point, Maryland?

About 8.2% of people in Drum Point, 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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