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Waldorf

Maryland · 82,943 residents · 36.236 sq mi
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Waldorf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,089. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 60,631 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $407,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,943
+272%since 2000
from 22,312 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,289 / sq mi
+272%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K29K49K69K90K1990201020202024Waldorf
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,089
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,869 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,929
+98%since 2000
from $24,728 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+11%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$407,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,995
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+56%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(13,268)
Black31.7%(7,076)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(650)
Asian2.6%(578)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(14,293)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(14,661)
Black60.6%(50,281)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(7,572)
Asian4%(3,332)
Other8.6%(7,097)
Diversity Score73%(60,548)
Diversity Score
73
+14%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 88.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldorf, Maryland?

Waldorf, Maryland has about 82,943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldorf, Maryland?

The typical household in Waldorf, Maryland earns about $116,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldorf, Maryland expensive?

In Waldorf, Maryland, the median home is worth about $407,600, and the typical rent is about $1,995 a month.

How educated are people in Waldorf, Maryland?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Waldorf, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldorf, Maryland?

About 7.7% of people in Waldorf, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldorf, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldorf, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67,885 residents, a change of about 451 percent over that period.

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