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Fort Ritchie

Maryland · 314 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Fort Ritchie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,909. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 70% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+14%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.3
+3%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
02885768651K1990201020202024Fort Ritchie
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,909
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2018
Per capita income
$10,708
+2%since 2000
from $10,549 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
57.8%
+57.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing19.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services17.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$780
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
98.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
60.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(179)
Black17.8%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(17)
Asian1.8%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.5%(153)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(277)
Black8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(30)
Diversity Score37.2%(117)
Diversity Score
37
−33%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.5%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ritchie, Maryland?

Fort Ritchie, Maryland has about 314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Ritchie, Maryland earns about $20,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Ritchie, Maryland expensive?

In Fort Ritchie, Maryland, the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Ritchie, Maryland?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Ritchie, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Ritchie, Maryland?

About 57.8% of people in Fort Ritchie, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Ritchie, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Ritchie, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 734 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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