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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mays Chapel

Maryland · 11,427 residents · 4.484 sq mi
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Mays Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,786. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $182,800. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,427
+13%since 1990
from 10,132 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,548 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 2,260 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+9%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Mays Chapel
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,786
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,848 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,086
+31%since 1990
from $31,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$182,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $166,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$839
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $782 in 1990
US average: $602
86.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
13.8% rent
2.5
−7%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(9,524)
Black0.9%(88)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(186)
Asian4.8%(484)
Diversity Score18.2%(1,841)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(10,277)
Black0.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(151)
Asian6.9%(793)
Diversity Score21.3%(2,435)
21
+17%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.9%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 51.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
27.2%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

Mays Chapel, Maryland has about 11,427 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

The typical household in Mays Chapel, Maryland earns about $71,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mays Chapel, Maryland expensive?

In Mays Chapel, Maryland, the median home is worth about $182,800, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mays Chapel, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

About 2.4% of people in Mays Chapel, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mays Chapel, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Mays Chapel, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,295 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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