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Waldorf

Maryland · 81,410 residents · 36.236 sq mi
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Waldorf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,733. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 59,098 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,600. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,410
+265%since 2000
from 22,312 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,247 / sq mi
+265%since 2000
from 616 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K29K49K69K90K1990201020202024Waldorf
202483K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,733
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,348
+67%since 2000
from $24,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,716
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $895 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(14,552)
Black62.9%(51,183)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(6,846)
Asian4.1%(3,320)
Other5.8%(4,736)
Diversity Score69%(56,193)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 32.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldorf, Maryland?

Waldorf, Maryland has about 81,410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldorf, Maryland?

The typical household in Waldorf, Maryland earns about $101,733 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 $302,600, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

How educated are people in Waldorf, Maryland?

About 31.1% 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 6.2% 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 66,352 residents, a change of about 441 percent over that period.

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

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