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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Poolesville

Maryland · 5,151 residents · 3.931 sq mi
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Poolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,091. Population has grown 36% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $201,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,151
+36%since 1990
from 3,796 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,310 / sq mi
+36%since 1990
from 966 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+16%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Poolesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,091
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,166 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,211
+65%since 1990
from $18,271 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$201,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $163,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$950
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $758 in 1990
US average: $602
90.4%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
9.6% rent
2.4
−18%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

44.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 38.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.2%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.5%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 32.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 5,151 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Poolesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Poolesville, Maryland earns about $85,091 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 $201,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 44.4% 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 2.6% 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 1,355 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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