CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 106.05
Maryland · Wicomico County · 4,622 residents · 23.613 sq mi
Notable rankings
#125lowest low density in MD195.74/sq mi#181lowest short commute in MD23.9 min#295lowest low rent in MD$1,279#415lowest low rent burden in MD35.2%TRACT SHAPE · Wicomico County, MD
The short version
Census Tract 106.05 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,853. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $340,100. Households here earn about 35% more than the Wicomico County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% 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
4,622
+12%since 2020
from 4,120 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
196 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 174 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−9%since 2020
from 44.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$102,853
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,092 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,799
−6%since 2020
from $44,528 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−3%since 2020
from 0.385 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Retail trade7.2%
Other services6.9%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$340,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $279,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,279
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,000 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(3,722)
Black3.7%(154)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian3.9%(159)
Other1.7%(68)
Diversity Score22.6%(931)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(3,831)
Black10.7%(493)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(125)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other3.3%(154)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,732)
Diversity Score
37
+66%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.9 min
+3%since 2020
from 23.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 64.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 4,622 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 $102,853 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 $340,100, and the typical rent is about $1,279 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.0% 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 7.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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