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Poolesville

Maryland · 5,742 residents · 3.931 sq mi
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Poolesville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $520,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents. Households here earn about 111% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,742
+11%since 2000
from 5,151 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,461 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+17%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Poolesville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,592
+87%since 2000
from $30,211 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$520,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $201,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,125
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(4,081)
Black5.1%(292)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(569)
Asian7%(400)
Other1.8%(105)
Diversity Score52.4%(3,009)
Diversity Score
52
+226%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poolesville, Maryland?

Poolesville, Maryland has about 5,742 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poolesville, Maryland?

The typical household in Poolesville, Maryland earns about $183,700 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 $520,800, and the typical rent is about $2,125 a month.

How educated are people in Poolesville, Maryland?

About 61.4% 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 0.5% 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 1,946 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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