CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8759.03
Maryland · St. Mary's County · 2,913 residents · 0.996 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest short commute in MD17.6 min#96highest high poverty in MD26.7%#343lowest low rent in MD$1,344#356lowest low income in MD$74,019TRACT SHAPE · St. Mary's County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 8759.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $74,019. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 721 residents. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the St. Mary's County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,913
−20%since 2020
from 3,634 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,925 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 3,649 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
+17%since 2020
from 30.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,019
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $72,991 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,274
+43%since 2020
from $29,492 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+29%since 2020
from 0.408 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.4%
Retail trade7.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Other services4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$304,100
US average: $376,019
Owner-occupied
45.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
54.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(1,719)
Black25.6%(930)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(351)
Asian9.4%(341)
Other8.1%(293)
Diversity Score85.8%(3,117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(1,685)
Black17.6%(514)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(89)
Asian1.9%(55)
Other19.6%(570)
Diversity Score74.3%(2,165)
Diversity Score
74
−13%since 2020
from 86 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.6 min
−52%since 2020
from 36.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 71.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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
13.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
Female
58.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% 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 2,913 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 $74,019 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 $304,100.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 32.0% 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 26.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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