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Marlboro

Maryland · 9,221 residents · 3.45 sq mi
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Marlboro is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,043. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $269,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
9,221
−1%since 2019
from 9,325 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,673 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 2,703 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2019
from 36.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K201020202024Marlboro
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,043
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,232 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,280
+1%since 2019
from $45,890 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $267,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,852
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,938 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(460)
Black88.7%(8,270)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(208)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other3.9%(365)
Diversity Score26.1%(2,436)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(377)
Black87.1%(8,031)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(360)
Asian0.9%(87)
Other3.2%(295)
Diversity Score28.2%(2,596)
Diversity Score
28
+8%since 2019
from 26 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 94.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 41.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Female
46.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marlboro, Maryland?

Marlboro, Maryland has about 9,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marlboro, Maryland?

The typical household in Marlboro, Maryland earns about $103,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marlboro, Maryland expensive?

In Marlboro, Maryland, the median home is worth about $269,000, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.

How educated are people in Marlboro, Maryland?

About 38.7% of adults age 25 and over in Marlboro, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marlboro, Maryland?

About 1.8% of people in Marlboro, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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