Charles County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 170,527 | — | #402 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $122,816 | +63.4% | #48 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.9 years | 0.0% | #2,401 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $428,500 | +52.0% | #232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,920 | +65.1% | #63 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | -45.4% | #194 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Charles County has a population of 170,527, making it the #402 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.9 years, which is 0.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Charles County is $122,816, ranking #48 out of 3,222 counties — 63.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Charles County is $428,500 (+52.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,920/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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95.4% of residents in Charles County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.
About Charles County, Maryland
Charles County, Maryland has a total population of 170,527, making it the 402nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charles County is 38.9 years.
The median household income in Charles County is $122,816, which ranks #48 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 63.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Charles County is $428,500, 52.0% above the national median. Renters in Charles County pay a median gross rent of $1,920 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Charles County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 45.6 min.
Charles County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 48.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (32.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%).
All data for Charles County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.