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Fort Ritchie

Maryland · 12 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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Population has fallen 96% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12
−96%since 2000
from 276 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−96%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+91%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02885768651K1990201020202024Fort Ritchie
20240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,240
+73%since 2000
from $10,549 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
100.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(2)
Asian25%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score77.5%(9)
Diversity Score
77
+40%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−76.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Ritchie, Maryland?

Fort Ritchie, Maryland has about 12 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 0.0% 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 1,036 residents, a change of about -99 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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