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Indian Head

Maryland · 3,844 residents · 1.23 sq mi
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Indian Head is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $250,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,844
+12%since 2000
from 3,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,125 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+6%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Indian Head
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,079
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,702 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,380
+51%since 2000
from $18,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(1,869)
Black37.8%(1,295)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(58)
Asian1.4%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(2,208)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(1,331)
Black55.1%(2,117)
Hispanic / Latino3%(117)
Asian2.6%(100)
Other10.1%(389)
Diversity Score76.1%(2,926)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Head, Maryland?

Indian Head, Maryland has about 3,844 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Indian Head, Maryland?

The typical household in Indian Head, Maryland earns about $69,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Indian Head, Maryland expensive?

In Indian Head, Maryland, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Head, Maryland?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Indian Head, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Indian Head, Maryland?

About 11.2% of people in Indian Head, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Indian Head, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Indian Head, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 338 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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