CITY · 2020 ACS
Wheaton
Maryland · 52,150 residents · 6.898 sq mi
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Wheaton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,241. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $383,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
36% 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
Population, 2010 – 2024
202453K
Section 02
Income & economy
$88,241
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,617 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.7%
Information10.4%
Other services5.3%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Public administration2.9%
Retail trade2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$383,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $371,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(11,647)
Black14.9%(7,474)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(22,133)
Asian13.3%(6,662)
Other4.6%(2,313)
Diversity Score88.8%(44,592)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21%(10,972)
Black18.1%(9,458)
Hispanic / Latino45%(23,488)
Asian11.4%(5,934)
Other4.4%(2,320)
Diversity Score88.2%(45,977)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
80.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 78.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Wheaton, Maryland?
Wheaton, Maryland has about 52,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Wheaton, Maryland?
The typical household in Wheaton, Maryland earns about $88,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wheaton, Maryland expensive?
In Wheaton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $383,600, and the typical rent is about $1,852 a month.
How educated are people in Wheaton, Maryland?
About 36.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wheaton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wheaton, Maryland?
About 10.0% of people in Wheaton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.
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