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Shady Side

Maryland · 5,803 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Shady Side is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $367,300. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,803
+4%since 2000
from 5,559 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
873 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+14%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Shady Side
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,731
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,406 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,505
+38%since 2000
from $29,458 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$367,300
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $937 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+82%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(4,741)
Black11.2%(623)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(70)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(1,616)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(4,874)
Black10.7%(619)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(138)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other3.9%(224)
Diversity Score38.2%(2,219)
Diversity Score
38
+32%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 34.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Side, Maryland?

Shady Side, Maryland has about 5,803 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shady Side, Maryland?

The typical household in Shady Side, Maryland earns about $88,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shady Side, Maryland expensive?

In Shady Side, Maryland, the median home is worth about $367,300, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Side, Maryland?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Shady Side, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shady Side, Maryland?

About 8.3% of people in Shady Side, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shady Side, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Shady Side, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,696 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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