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Fort Meade

Maryland · 11,225 residents · 8.082 sq mi
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Fort Meade is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,261. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,435 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,225
+14%since 2000
from 9,882 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,389 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
25.1
+11%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,261
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,661 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,039
+190%since 2000
from $13,466 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+15%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,435
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(5,749)
Black24.6%(2,430)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(944)
Asian2.9%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(6,786)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(4,565)
Black22.7%(2,546)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(2,028)
Asian6%(676)
Other12.6%(1,410)
Diversity Score91.4%(10,259)
Diversity Score
91
+33%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 4.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2017
from 94.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 83.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Meade, Maryland?

Fort Meade, Maryland has about 11,225 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Meade, Maryland?

The typical household in Fort Meade, Maryland earns about $103,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Meade, Maryland expensive?

In Fort Meade, Maryland, the typical rent is about $2,435 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Meade, Maryland?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Meade, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Meade, Maryland?

About 4.1% of people in Fort Meade, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Meade, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Meade, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,284 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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