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Calvert County

Maryland · 92,783 residents · 213.19 sq mi
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Calvert County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,696. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $364,800. 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: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,783
+24%since 2000
from 74,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
435 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K60K73K86K99K1990201020202024Calvert County
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,696
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,066
+85%since 2000
from $25,410 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,461
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $837 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(68,760)
Black12.8%(11,922)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4,202)
Asian1.7%(1,549)
Other4.2%(3,858)
Diversity Score49.8%(46,198)
Segregation Score15.8%(14,628)
Diversity Score
50
+47%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 32.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calvert County, Maryland?

Calvert County, Maryland has about 92,783 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Calvert County, Maryland earns about $112,696 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 $364,800, and the typical rent is about $1,461 a month.

How educated are people in Calvert County, Maryland?

About 34.2% 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 41,411 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 8605.01Census Tract 8610.04Census Tract 8604.04Census Tract 8608.01Census Tract 8606Census Tract 8601.03Census Tract 8610.03Census Tract 8602Census Tract 8611Census Tract 8609.01Census Tract 8603Census Tract 8607.03Census Tract 8604.02Census Tract 8604.03Census Tract 8607.01Census Tract 8607.02Census Tract 8605.02Census Tract 8609.02Census Tract 9901
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 20657ZIP 20639ZIP 20678ZIP 20732ZIP 20736ZIP 20754ZIP 20685ZIP 20676ZIP 20689ZIP 20688ZIP 20629ZIP 20615
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