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Secretary

Maryland · 472 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Secretary has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,583. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $144,000. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−6%since 2000
from 503 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,622 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3975226487738981990201020202024Secretary
2024635
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,583
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,212
+109%since 2000
from $15,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,244
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+70%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(405)
Black4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(26)
Diversity Score33.4%(158)
Diversity Score
33
+159%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+84%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Secretary, Maryland?

Secretary, Maryland has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Secretary, Maryland?

The typical household in Secretary, Maryland earns about $46,583 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 $144,000, and the typical rent is about $1,244 a month.

How educated are people in Secretary, Maryland?

About 21.1% 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 8.8% of people in Secretary, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Secretary, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Secretary, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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