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Washington Grove

Maryland · 505 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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Washington Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $444,600. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
505
−2%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+31%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4204965736497261990201020202024Washington Grove
2024577
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,917
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,398 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,586
+55%since 2000
from $38,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $223,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(385)
Black5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(46)
Asian3.4%(17)
Other2.8%(14)
Diversity Score45.2%(229)
Diversity Score
45
+267%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Grove, Maryland?

Washington Grove, Maryland has about 505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Grove, Maryland earns about $127,917 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 $444,600.

How educated are people in Washington Grove, Maryland?

About 67.5% 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 6.3% 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 60 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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