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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Charles County

Maryland · 120,546 residents · 457.819 sq mi
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Charles County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,199. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $153,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120,546
+19%since 1990
from 101,154 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 221 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+14%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
94K115K136K157K177K1990201020202024Charles County
2024171K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,199
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,415 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,285
+47%since 1990
from $16,555 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(80,252)
Black18.2%(18,425)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,563)
Asian1.2%(1,208)
Diversity Score44.6%(45,125)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(81,111)
Black25.9%(31,203)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,722)
Asian1.8%(2,169)
Diversity Score56.2%(67,704)
Diversity Score
56
+26%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+2%since 1990
from 32.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Charles County to nearby counties

CHARLES COUNTY VS
King George County
Income$116,884+88%
Home value$428,300+179%
Population29,646−83%
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CHARLES COUNTY VS
Stafford County
Income$137,807+122%
Home value$485,100+216%
Population170,803−3%
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CHARLES COUNTY VS
Alexandria
Income$119,681+92%
Home value$735,100+379%
Population160,662−9%
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CHARLES COUNTY VS
Prince George's County
Income$101,798+64%
Home value$426,000+178%
Population970,374+449%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles County, Maryland?

Charles County, Maryland has about 120,546 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Charles County, Maryland earns about $62,199 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 $153,500, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Charles County, Maryland?

About 20.0% 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 5.5% of people in Charles County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charles County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Charles County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,392 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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