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Washington Grove

Maryland · 555 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Washington Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $464,600. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
+8%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,652 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+11%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204965736497261990201020202024Washington Grove
2024577
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,714
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,398 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,010
+62%since 2000
from $38,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food7.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+66%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82%(455)
Black4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(31)
Asian7.4%(41)
Other7.6%(42)
Diversity Score49.3%(273)
Diversity Score
49
+300%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
45.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Grove, Maryland?

Washington Grove, Maryland has about 555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Grove, Maryland earns about $115,714 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 $464,600, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Grove, Maryland?

About 67.6% 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 0.0% 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 110 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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