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Willards

Maryland · 963 residents · 1.137 sq mi
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Willards has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,400. Households here earn about 45% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
963
+3%since 2000
from 938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
847 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+15%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6668341K1K1K1990201020202024Willards
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,461
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,969
+72%since 2000
from $12,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,092
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $502 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(796)
Black6.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5%(48)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other3.3%(32)
Diversity Score34.9%(336)
Diversity Score
35
+26%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willards, Maryland?

Willards, Maryland has about 963 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willards, Maryland?

The typical household in Willards, Maryland earns about $47,461 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 $145,400, and the typical rent is about $1,092 a month.

How educated are people in Willards, Maryland?

About 16.3% 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 17.9% 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 241 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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