CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8762
Maryland · St. Mary's County · 6,979 residents · 42.02 sq mi
Notable rankings
#97highest population in MD6,979#111lowest low density in MD166.09/sq mi#175highest high poverty in MD20.6%#254lowest short commute in MD24.9 minTRACT SHAPE · St. Mary's County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 8762 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,429. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $442,500. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
6,979
−5%since 2020
from 7,367 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
166 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 175 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2020
from 35.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$124,429
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,100 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,489
+28%since 2020
from $37,747 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
−6%since 2020
from 0.439 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9%
Information4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
Retail trade3.3%
Other services2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
Public administration1%
Manufacturing0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Education & health services0.5%
Construction0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$442,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $331,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,586
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,095 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+2%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,262)
Black6.4%(472)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(281)
Asian2.4%(176)
Other2.4%(176)
Diversity Score33.8%(2,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(5,644)
Black5%(351)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(245)
Asian1%(70)
Other9.6%(669)
Diversity Score41.6%(2,904)
Diversity Score
42
+23%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
+26%since 2020
from 19.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
53.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% 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 6,979 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 $124,429 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 $442,500, and the typical rent is about $1,586 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.0% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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