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Shaft

Maryland · 208 residents · 0.786 sq mi
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Shaft is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,782. Population has fallen 41% since 2019, a loss of 143 residents. Median home value is $132,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 53% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
−41%since 2019
from 351 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
−41%since 2019
from 447 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+30%since 2019
from 38.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
128219310400491201020202024Shaft
2024285
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,782
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $107,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,612
+2%since 2019
from $31,998 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $131,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
98.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
1.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−18%since 2019
from 1.2 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 97.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−15%since 2019
from 16.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 72.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2019
from 49.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
Female
63.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaft, Maryland?

Shaft, Maryland has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shaft, Maryland?

The typical household in Shaft, Maryland earns about $132,782 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaft, Maryland expensive?

In Shaft, Maryland, the median home is worth about $132,600.

How educated are people in Shaft, Maryland?

About 29.6% 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 6.9% of people in Shaft, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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