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Poolesville

Maryland · 5,942 residents (2025 est.) · 3.931 sq mi
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#121Most work-from-homeof 6,82636.2%#142Highest homeownership rateof 6,82395.0%#151Highest median household incomeof 6,818$205,919#302Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
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Poolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $752,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,764
+12%since 2000
from 5,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,466 / sq mi
+2%since 2009
from 1,434 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+20%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,942 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Poolesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.9%(281)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(335)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(383)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(422)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(317)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(569)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(667)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(783)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.7%(1,076)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.1%(641)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843%(174)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(116)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,919
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,091 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,806
+161%since 2000
from $30,211 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−3%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$752,300
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,831
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−19%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Poolesville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,722)
Black2.9%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(138)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(4,200)
Black2.1%(123)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(501)
Asian8%(460)
Other8.3%(480)
Diversity Score
56
+286%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan3%(174)
Salvadoran1.6%(95)
Argentine1.5%(89)
Venezuelan1.3%(77)
Panamanian0.4%(24)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.3%(306)
Chinese2.4%(136)
Korean0.2%(14)
Filipino0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish20%(1,153)
Italian19%(1,096)
German16.1%(926)
English13.8%(795)
American5.9%(339)
Scottish4.5%(259)
French2.1%(120)
Hungarian1.9%(110)
Polish1.4%(79)
Brazilian1.4%(78)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(74)
Lithuanian1.1%(64)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.9%(51)
Russian0.9%(51)
Slovak0.7%(38)
Dutch0.6%(32)
Finnish0.5%(27)
Swiss0.5%(27)
Danish0.5%(26)
British0.4%(21)
Ukrainian0.3%(18)
Welsh0.3%(17)
Ethiopian0.3%(16)
Swedish0.2%(14)
Austrian0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 93.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.1%(527)
Married66.5%(1,398)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.4%(177)
Women 15+
Never married22.7%(605)
Married55.4%(1,474)
Widowed13.4%(356)
Divorced8.6%(228)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poolesville, Maryland?

Poolesville, Maryland has about 5,764 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poolesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Poolesville, Maryland earns about $205,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poolesville, Maryland expensive?

In Poolesville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $752,300, and the typical rent is about $1,831 a month.

How educated are people in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Poolesville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 2.8% of people in Poolesville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poolesville, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Poolesville, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,968 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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