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Point of Rocks

Maryland · 2,462 residents · 1.12 sq mi
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Point of Rocks is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $480,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 54% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,462
+6%since 2023
from 2,333 in 2023
2010 – 2024
2,198 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 2,083 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Point of Rocks
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$159,708
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $136,827 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$61,095
+13%since 2023
from $54,095 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.283
−1%since 2023
from 0.285 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$480,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $441,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
97.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
2.4% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
45.0%
−55.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
−7%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67%(1,564)
Black9.9%(232)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(371)
Asian5.7%(134)
Other1.4%(32)
Diversity Score64%(1,493)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(1,665)
Black7.3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(376)
Asian6.4%(157)
Other3.5%(85)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,566)
64
−1%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.6 min
+2%since 2023
from 42.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
56.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
9.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
62.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
46.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

Point of Rocks, Maryland has about 2,462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

The typical household in Point of Rocks, Maryland earns about $159,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point of Rocks, Maryland expensive?

In Point of Rocks, Maryland, the median home is worth about $480,500.

How educated are people in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

About 44.8% of adults age 25 and over in Point of Rocks, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

About 1.5% of people in Point of Rocks, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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