COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Charles County

Maryland · 101,154 residents · 457.819 sq mi

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Charles County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,415. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 19,392 residents. Median home value is $122,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

16% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

101,154

−16%vs 2000

vs 120,546 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

221 / sq mi

−16%vs 2000

vs 263 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.2

−13%vs 2000

vs 34.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024171K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$46,415

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $62,199 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,555

−32%vs 2000

vs $24,285 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

5.0%

−0.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.5% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$122,000

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $153,500 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$690

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $858 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

75.7%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.2% in 2000

24.3% rent

Afford Score

2.6

+7%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic67.3%(81,111)

Black25.9%(31,203)

Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,722)

Asian1.8%(2,169)

Other0%

Diversity Score56.2%(67,704)

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.3%(80,252)

Black18.2%(18,425)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,563)

Asian1.2%(1,208)

Other1.3%(1,269)

Diversity Score44.6%(45,125)

Diversity Score

−21%vs 2000

vs 56 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.2%

−3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 20.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

81.0%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 85.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.4%

−1.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

32.2 min

−2%vs 2000

vs 32.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$428,300+251%

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Home value$485,100+298%

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CHARLES COUNTY VS

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Home value$735,100+503%

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Home value$426,000+249%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles County, Maryland?

Charles County, Maryland has about 101,154 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Charles County, Maryland earns about $46,415 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles County, Maryland expensive?

In Charles County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $122,000, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Charles County, Maryland?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Charles County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles County, Maryland?

About 5.0% of people in Charles County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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