CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8609.01
Maryland · Calvert County · 5,396 residents · 7.875 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12lowest low poverty in MD#410 US0.5%#124highest old in MD50.0 yrs#138highest rent in MD$2,612#306lowest low density in MD685.21/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Calvert County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 8609.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $408,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.5% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,396
+6%since 2020
from 5,100 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
685 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 648 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+10%since 2020
from 45.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$137,742
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,352 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,412
+22%since 2020
from $52,861 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−22%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
Wholesale trade10.3%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Other services5.2%
Education & health services4.9%
Public administration4.8%
Retail trade3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$408,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $357,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,612
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,327 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2020
from 70.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−14%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,614)
Black7%(358)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(104)
Diversity Score22%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(3,908)
Black16.6%(895)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(147)
Asian3.4%(185)
Other4.8%(261)
Diversity Score55.5%(2,993)
Diversity Score
55
+152%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
−19%since 2020
from 37.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $137,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $408,700, and the typical rent is about $2,612 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 0.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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