CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 117
Maryland · Washington County · 6,091 residents · 31.474 sq mi
Notable rankings
#117lowest low rent in MD$1,006#123lowest low density in MD193.52/sq mi#190lowest low education in MD18.6%#226highest high poverty in MD18.0%TRACT SHAPE · Washington County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 117 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,276. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $270,500.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
6,091
+13%since 2020
from 5,389 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
194 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 171 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.4
−16%since 2020
from 44.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,276
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,859 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,998
+21%since 2020
from $31,383 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+1%since 2020
from 0.409 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Retail trade5.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Education & health services0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$270,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $200,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $939 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−3%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(5,030)
Black3.8%(203)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(114)
Diversity Score15.9%(855)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,147)
Black10%(612)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(158)
Asian1%(58)
Other1.9%(116)
Diversity Score34.3%(2,092)
Diversity Score
34
+117%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.5 min
−18%since 2020
from 32.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 33.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 6,091 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 $80,276 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 $270,500, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 18.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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