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Mays Chapel

Maryland · 12,224 residents · 4.484 sq mi
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Mays Chapel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $396,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,224
+7%since 2000
from 11,427 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,726 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+6%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K13K15K17K1990201020202024Mays Chapel
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,403
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,446
+59%since 2000
from $41,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$396,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $182,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,592
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+41%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(10,277)
Black0.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(151)
Asian6.9%(793)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(2,435)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(9,265)
Black2.8%(341)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(455)
Asian13.8%(1,693)
Other1.5%(179)
Diversity Score46.8%(5,723)
Diversity Score
47
+120%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

Mays Chapel, Maryland has about 12,224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mays Chapel, Maryland earns about $110,403 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 $396,400, and the typical rent is about $1,592 a month.

How educated are people in Mays Chapel, Maryland?

About 70.0% 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 2.7% 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 2,092 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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