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Washington Grove

Maryland · 495 residents (2025 est.) · 0.336 sq mi
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Washington Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $612,700. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
+12%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,717 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+39%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:495 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4204965736497261990201020202024Washington Grove
2024577
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,583
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,398 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,763
+119%since 2000
from $38,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−28%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
0.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+88%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(479)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(21)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(484)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(25)
Asian4.7%(27)
Other6.1%(35)
Diversity Score36.1%(208)
Diversity Score
36
+193%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
81.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Grove, Maryland?

Washington Grove, Maryland has about 577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Grove, Maryland?

The typical household in Washington Grove, Maryland earns about $134,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Grove, Maryland expensive?

In Washington Grove, Maryland, the median home is worth about $612,700.

How educated are people in Washington Grove, Maryland?

About 77.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Grove, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Grove, Maryland?

About 3.5% of people in Washington Grove, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington Grove, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington Grove, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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