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Green Valley

Maryland · 12,643 residents · 17.095 sq mi
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Green Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $445,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,643
+3%since 2000
from 12,262 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
740 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K14K199020202024Green Valley
202414K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,158
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,948
+70%since 2000
from $29,408 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$445,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $205,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,250
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $784 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
2.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(11,613)
Black1.2%(151)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(207)
Asian0.9%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(1,170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(10,436)
Black2.3%(297)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(850)
Asian3%(384)
Other2.3%(285)
Diversity Score33.4%(4,228)
Diversity Score
33
+250%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Valley, Maryland?

Green Valley, Maryland has about 12,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Valley, Maryland?

The typical household in Green Valley, Maryland earns about $145,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Valley, Maryland expensive?

In Green Valley, Maryland, the median home is worth about $445,900, and the typical rent is about $2,250 a month.

How educated are people in Green Valley, Maryland?

About 48.5% of adults age 25 and over in Green Valley, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Valley, Maryland?

About 1.1% of people in Green Valley, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Valley, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Valley, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,219 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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

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