CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8503
Maryland · Charles County · 1,852 residents · 13.171 sq mi
Notable rankings
#91lowest low density in MD140.61/sq mi#104highest commute in MD39.7 min#331lowest low rent burden in MD31.3%#375lowest low education in MD26.3%TRACT SHAPE · Charles County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 8503 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,691. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $351,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,852
−9%since 2020
from 2,034 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 154 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−1%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,691
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,412
+18%since 2020
from $38,576 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−1%since 2020
from 0.357 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
Public administration7.3%
Retail trade6.7%
Information6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$351,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $277,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,654
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,635 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+1%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(1,044)
Black38.8%(789)
Hispanic / Latino4%(81)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other5.3%(107)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,479)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(936)
Black40.4%(749)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(38)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other6.9%(127)
Diversity Score72%(1,333)
Diversity Score
72
−1%since 2020
from 73 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
39.7 min
+4%since 2020
from 38.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 38.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 1,852 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 $101,691 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 $351,800, and the typical rent is about $1,654 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.3% 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 8.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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