Charles County, MD Demographics
What is the population of Charles County?
There are 167,017 residents in Charles County, with a median age of 43.1. Of this, 48.37% are males and 51.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.59% of the resident pool in Charles County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.43%. Additionally, 2.99% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 146,018 people in Charles County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 167,017 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 80,785 | 0.7% |
| Female Population | 86,232 | 1.1% |
Male Population 48.37%
Female Population 51.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43.1 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 151,299 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,731 | 2.7% |
| Not Citizen | 4,987 | 13.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.43%
Not Citizen 2.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 617 | 43.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,859 | -11.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 6,769 | -0.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,659 | 10.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 146,018 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 0.37%
Moved from Same County 4.16%
Moved from Same State 4.1%
Moved from Different State 2.82%
Same House as Last Year 88.54%
What are the employment statistics in Charles County?
White-collar workers make up 80.94% of the working population in Charles County, while blue-collar employees account for 19.06%. There are also 5,286 entrepreneurs in Charles County (6.24% of the workforce); 43,813 workers employed in private companies (51.69%); and 29,545 people working in governmental institutions (34.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 68,607 | 2.2% |
| Blue Collar | 16,156 | 4.7% |
White Collar 80.94%
Blue Collar 19.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,286 | 0.5% |
| Private Companies | 43,813 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 29,545 | 2.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,119 | 15.5% |
Self Employees 6.24%
Private Companies 51.69%
Governmental Workers 34.86%
Not for Profit Companies 7.22%
How many households are there in Charles County?
There are a total of 59,043 households in Charles County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.05% of these Charles County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.95%. Additionally, 36.82% of households have children and 63.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 59,043 | 1.6% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 43,130 | 1.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,913 | 1.3% |
Family Households 73.05%
Non-Family Households 26.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 21,742 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 37,301 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 36.82%
Households without Children 63.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Charles County?
The average annual household income in Charles County is $137,468, while the median household income sits at $122,673 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $125,778, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $153,362. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $110,000 and $81,250, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $137,468 | 9.3% |
| Median Household Income | $122,673 | 8.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 153,778 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Charles County?
There are 62,243 housing units in Charles County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 59,043 occupied housing units in Charles County, 79.83% are owner-occupied, while 20.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $413,750. In general, housing costs reach $2,007 per month in Charles County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 62,243 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,775 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,545 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,528 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,897 | -12.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,058 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,851 | 3.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,396 | -1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10,990 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,800 | 7.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 403 | 307.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 59,043 | 1.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 47,135 | 3.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $11,908 | -6.0% |
Owner Occupied 79.83%
Renter Occupied 20.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 37,557 | 3.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,578 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $413,750 | 16.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $355,900 | 5.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,007 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 79.68%
Without Mortgage 20.32%
What is the level of education in Charles County?
Approximately 34.36% of the population in Charles County holds a high school degree (that's 45,753 residents), while 28.18% have attained a college certificate (37,529 locals) and 16.47% have a bachelor's degree (21,931 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,518 | -9.8% |
| Some High School | 45,753 | 1.8% |
| Some College | 37,529 | 1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 10,887 | 1.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21,931 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,544 | 2.9% |
No High School 1.89%
Some High School 34.36%
Some College 28.18%
Associate Degree 8.18%
Bachelor's Degree 16.47%
Graduate Degree 10.92%
What is the marital status of Charles County residents?
A total of 46,367 people in Charles County have never been married (which represents 33.8% of the total population), while 67,976 of them are wedded (49.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,047 (1.49%) and 14,178 (10.34%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 46,367 | 0.7% |
| Married | 67,976 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2,047 | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 6,603 | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14,178 | 14,178.0% |
Never Married 33.8%
Married 49.56%
Separated 1.49%
Widowed 4.81%
Divorced 10.34%
What are the most common means of transportation in Charles County?
The top three means of transportation people in Charles County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 70,407 residents commute by car, 2,420 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 493 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 70,407 | 0.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,420 | -19.6% |
| Railroad | 16 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 37 | -5.1% |
| Motorcycle | 4 | 33.3% |
| TaxiCab | 41 | N/A |
| Walk | 493 | -9.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Charles County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20601 | 27,328 | 9,854 | $115,742.00 | $128,918.00 |
| 20602 | 28,988 | 10,487 | $102,536.00 | $113,228.00 |
| 20603 | 32,495 | 11,202 | $132,753.00 | $149,235.00 |
| 20611 | 1,127 | 445 | $129,598.00 | $147,224.00 |
| 20612 | 147 | 78 | $0.00 | $55,242.00 |
| 20616 | 6,792 | 2,372 | $118,864.00 | $128,146.00 |
| 20617 | 630 | 217 | $123,438.00 | $187,588.00 |
| 20622 | 5,471 | 1,441 | $121,908.00 | $145,819.00 |
| 20625 | 1,248 | 487 | $126,657.00 | $121,431.00 |
| 20632 | 802 | 175 | $196,250.00 | $205,942.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.