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Poolesville

Maryland · 4,883 residents · 3.931 sq mi
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Poolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,036. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $479,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,883
−5%since 2000
from 5,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Poolesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,036
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,091 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,548
+41%since 2000
from $30,211 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
68.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$479,200
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,599
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.3%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+79%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(4,073)
Black5%(245)
Hispanic / Latino7%(341)
Asian2%(99)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.4%(1,581)
Diversity Score
32
+102%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poolesville, Maryland?

Poolesville, Maryland has about 4,883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poolesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Poolesville, Maryland earns about $113,036 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 $479,200, and the typical rent is about $1,599 a month.

How educated are people in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 50.0% 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 2.5% 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 1,087 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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