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Highfield-Cascade

Maryland · 1,112 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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Highfield-Cascade is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,615. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $259,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,112
−3%since 2000
from 1,141 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+15%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7088269441K1K2000201020202024Highfield-Cascade
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,615
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,643
+98%since 2000
from $18,969 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.6%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,000
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,116)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,047)
Black2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(102)
Diversity Score
9
+278%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 25.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
3.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.6%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland?

Highfield-Cascade, Maryland has about 1,112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland?

The typical household in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland earns about $75,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highfield-Cascade, Maryland expensive?

In Highfield-Cascade, Maryland, the median home is worth about $259,000.

How educated are people in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland?

About 6.0% of people in Highfield-Cascade, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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