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Point of Rocks

Maryland · 1,886 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 $112,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $335,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,886
+2%since 2019
from 1,857 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,684 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 1,658 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2019
from 37.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K201020202024Point of Rocks
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,155
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,229 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,153
+5%since 2019
from $42,965 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 78.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $356,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.9% in 2019
6.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−5%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,444)
Black5%(92)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(134)
Asian5.7%(106)
Other4.4%(81)
Diversity Score47.8%(888)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,468)
Black5.2%(99)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(155)
Asian2.2%(41)
Other2.5%(47)
Diversity Score41.3%(779)
Diversity Score
41
−14%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.8 min
−2%since 2019
from 45.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
44.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

Point of Rocks, Maryland has about 1,886 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point of Rocks, Maryland earns about $112,155 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 $335,700.

How educated are people in Point of Rocks, Maryland?

About 47.5% 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 2.5% 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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