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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Poolesville

Maryland · 3,796 residents · 3.931 sq mi
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Poolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,166. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 1,355 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $163,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 43% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,796
−26%vs 2000
vs 5,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
966 / sq mi
−26%vs 2000
vs 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−14%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Poolesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,166
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,091 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,271
−40%vs 2000
vs $30,211 in 2000
US average: $14,340
0.7%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$163,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $201,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$758
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $950 in 2000
US average: $450
86.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
13.1% rent
2.9
+22%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(4,722)
Black2.9%(147)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(138)
Asian1.1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(827)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95%(3,605)
Black3%(115)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(71)
Asian1.4%(54)
Other0.6%(22)
Diversity Score16.2%(614)
16
+1%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.3%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 44.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.6%
−9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.8 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poolesville, Maryland?

Poolesville, Maryland has about 3,796 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Poolesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Poolesville, Maryland earns about $56,166 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 $163,000, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 38.3% 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 0.7% of people in Poolesville, 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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