CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8505
Maryland · Charles County · 3,002 residents · 37.912 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest commute in MD#1358 US45.0 min#39lowest low density in MD79.18/sq mi#86lowest low broadband in MD79.8%#126lowest low rent in MD$1,055TRACT SHAPE · Charles County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 8505 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $394,200.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,002
+1%since 2020
from 2,961 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 78 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2020
from 38.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$120,313
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $130,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,606
+3%since 2020
from $41,361 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+3%since 2020
from 0.366 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
Wholesale trade13.4%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Other services5.2%
Public administration2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Retail trade0.7%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$394,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $377,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,565 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(2,063)
Black14.3%(422)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.6%(431)
Diversity Score59.1%(1,750)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59%(1,770)
Black10.6%(317)
Hispanic / Latino4%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.4%(794)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,138)
Diversity Score
71
+20%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 93.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.0 min
+8%since 2020
from 41.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 61.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
Female
58.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.6 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 3,002 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 $120,313 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 $394,200, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.9% 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 6.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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