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Willards

Maryland · 958 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Willards has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,762. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
958
+2%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
843 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
+1%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6668341K1K1K1990201020202024Willards
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,762
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,059 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,722
+47%since 2000
from $12,745 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(818)
Black6.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(26)
Asian3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.8%(261)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(812)
Black8.6%(82)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(34)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other4.8%(46)
Diversity Score38.1%(365)
Diversity Score
38
+37%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+79%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willards, Maryland?

Willards, Maryland has about 958 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willards, Maryland?

The typical household in Willards, Maryland earns about $44,762 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willards, Maryland expensive?

In Willards, Maryland, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Willards, Maryland?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Willards, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willards, Maryland?

About 15.2% of people in Willards, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willards, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Willards, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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