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Secretary

Maryland · 535 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Secretary is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,000. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
+6%since 2000
from 503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,838 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3975226487738981990201020202024Secretary
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,822
+25%since 2000
from $15,881 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
81.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+65%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(474)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(20)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(455)
Black6.4%(34)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(39)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score35.4%(189)
Diversity Score
35
+174%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Secretary, Maryland?

Secretary, Maryland has about 535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Secretary, Maryland?

The typical household in Secretary, Maryland earns about $59,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Secretary, Maryland expensive?

In Secretary, Maryland, the median home is worth about $178,000, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.

How educated are people in Secretary, Maryland?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Secretary, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Secretary, Maryland?

About 10.8% of people in Secretary, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Secretary, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Secretary, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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