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Calvert County

Maryland · 88,737 residents · 213.19 sq mi
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Calvert County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,838. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $392,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88,737
+19%since 2000
from 74,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K60K73K86K99K1990201020202024Calvert County
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,838
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,945 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,323
+43%since 2000
from $25,410 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,900
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,204
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $837 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+67%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(61,894)
Black13%(9,728)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,135)
Asian0.9%(647)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(25,271)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(70,680)
Black13.3%(11,816)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2,437)
Asian1.4%(1,246)
Other2.3%(2,012)
Diversity Score42.3%(37,520)
Diversity Score
42
+25%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvert County, Maryland?

Calvert County, Maryland has about 88,737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calvert County, Maryland?

The typical household in Calvert County, Maryland earns about $90,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calvert County, Maryland expensive?

In Calvert County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $392,900, and the typical rent is about $1,204 a month.

How educated are people in Calvert County, Maryland?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Calvert County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calvert County, Maryland?

About 4.4% of people in Calvert County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calvert County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Calvert County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37,365 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
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12 ZIP codes
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