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Ilchester

Maryland · 26,824 residents · 10.755 sq mi
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Ilchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $394,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,824
−1%since 2019
from 26,974 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,494 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 2,508 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2019
from 34.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
23K24K26K27K29K201020202024Ilchester
202428K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,438
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $126,566 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,940
−1%since 2019
from $52,414 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $390,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,766
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,799 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.8% in 2019
20.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(15,009)
Black12.2%(3,293)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(2,584)
Asian17.9%(4,838)
Other4.6%(1,250)
Diversity Score79%(21,309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(13,945)
Black12.5%(3,356)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(2,823)
Asian19.7%(5,277)
Other5.4%(1,456)
Diversity Score82.8%(22,203)
Diversity Score
83
+5%since 2019
from 79 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 85.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 76.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
Foreign born
18.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ilchester, Maryland?

Ilchester, Maryland has about 26,824 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ilchester, Maryland?

The typical household in Ilchester, Maryland earns about $123,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ilchester, Maryland expensive?

In Ilchester, Maryland, the median home is worth about $394,900, and the typical rent is about $1,766 a month.

How educated are people in Ilchester, Maryland?

About 62.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ilchester, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ilchester, Maryland?

About 3.0% of people in Ilchester, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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