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Shady Side

Maryland · 5,806 residents · 6.649 sq mi
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Shady Side is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $339,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,806
+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: 280
Median age
44.2
+18%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K7K1990201020202024Shady Side
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,417
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,406 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,576
+75%since 2000
from $29,458 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.3%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
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
$339,000
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $155,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,052
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $937 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
11.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(4,664)
Black9%(522)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(211)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other3.8%(223)
Diversity Score38.7%(2,247)
Diversity Score
39
+33%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 34.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shady Side, Maryland?

Shady Side, Maryland has about 5,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shady Side, Maryland earns about $110,417 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 $339,000, and the typical rent is about $2,052 a month.

How educated are people in Shady Side, Maryland?

About 33.3% 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 1.4% 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 1,699 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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