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Fort Meade

Maryland · 9,327 residents · 8.082 sq mi
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Fort Meade is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,532. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Renters pay a median $1,658 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,327
−6%since 2000
from 9,882 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.6
+4%since 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Fort Meade
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,532
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,661 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,197
+50%since 2000
from $13,466 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,658
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $947 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
99.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(5,157)
Black22.8%(2,130)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(1,179)
Asian2.8%(261)
Other5.5%(512)
Diversity Score76.9%(7,172)
Diversity Score
77
+12%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
35.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Meade, Maryland?

Fort Meade, Maryland has about 9,327 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Meade, Maryland earns about $58,532 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 $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Meade, Maryland?

About 30.8% 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 5.4% 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 3,182 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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