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Indian Head

Maryland · 3,894 residents · 1.23 sq mi
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Indian Head has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,180. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,894
+14%since 2000
from 3,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,166 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,782 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+12%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Indian Head
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,180
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,214
+82%since 2000
from $18,778 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,254
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.6%(957)
Black60.1%(2,342)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(208)
Asian2.5%(98)
Other6.7%(261)
Diversity Score70.5%(2,744)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 32.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−88.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Indian Head, Maryland?

Indian Head, Maryland has about 3,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Indian Head, Maryland earns about $64,180 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 $239,400, and the typical rent is about $1,254 a month.

How educated are people in Indian Head, Maryland?

About 22.5% 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 20.1% 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 388 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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