CITY
Shaft
Maryland · 285 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Shaft has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,958. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024285
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.3%
Public administration21.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Shaft, Maryland?
Shaft, Maryland has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Shaft, Maryland?
The typical household in Shaft, Maryland earns about $86,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Shaft, Maryland?
About 59.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shaft, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Shaft, Maryland?
About 8.4% of people in Shaft, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
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MarylandDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024