CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Westphalia

Maryland · 11,770 residents · 9.907 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Washington metro area
Compare
The short version

Westphalia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $134,421. Population has grown 18% since 2019. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $371,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,770
+18%since 2019
from 9,944 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
+18%since 2019
from 1,004 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−3%since 2019
from 39.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K8K10K12K14K201020202024Westphalia
202413K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$134,421
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $123,077 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,229
+11%since 2019
from $49,892 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$371,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $360,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,734 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
8.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−6%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Westphalia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(461)
Black84.2%(8,372)
Hispanic / Latino8%(795)
Asian1.6%(156)
Other1.6%(160)
Diversity Score35.3%(3,507)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(568)
Black78.7%(9,265)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,187)
Asian1.7%(198)
Other1.5%(182)
Diversity Score40.7%(4,790)
Diversity Score
41
+15%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.7 min
−1%since 2019
from 44.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
Female
54.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.2% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Westphalia

Hockessin
Pop 13,439
Key Biscayne
Pop 14,815
Jupiter Farms
Pop 12,945
Miami Shores
Pop 11,669
Places similar to Westphalia
Head to head

Compare Westphalia to nearby cities

WESTPHALIA VS
Forestville
Income$70,579−47%
Home value$339,000−9%
Population10,495−21%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTPHALIA VS
Largo
Income$103,375−23%
Home value$387,800+4%
Population12,229−8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTPHALIA VS
Marlboro
Income$122,856−9%
Home value$382,600+3%
Population9,382−29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WESTPHALIA VS
Kettering
Income$126,938−6%
Home value$418,500+13%
Population14,014+6%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Westphalia, Maryland?

Westphalia, Maryland has about 11,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westphalia, Maryland?

The typical household in Westphalia, Maryland earns about $134,421 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westphalia, Maryland expensive?

In Westphalia, Maryland, the median home is worth about $371,400, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Westphalia, Maryland?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Westphalia, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westphalia, Maryland?

About 3.3% of people in Westphalia, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Westphalia with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →