Charles County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Charles County?
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There are 162,271 residents in Charles County, with a median age of 44.5. Of this, 48.29% are males and 51.71% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.76% of the resident pool in Charles County, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.83%. Additionally, 2.41% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 143,469 people in Charles County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 143,469 people in Charles County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 162,271 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 78,367 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 83,904 | 1.3% |
Male population 48.29%
Female population 51.71%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44.5 | 8.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 148,897 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 9,464 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 3,910 | -0.5% |
Citizen US Born 91.76%
Citizen not US Born 5.83%
Not Citizen 2.41%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 339 | -33.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,144 | -10.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,609 | 5.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,992 | 19.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 143,469 | 1.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 4.45%
Moved from Same State 3.49%
Moved from Different State 2.49%
Same House as Last Year 89.36%
What are the employment statistics in Charles County?
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White-collar workers make up 81.61% of the working population in Charles County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.39%. There are also 5,221 entrepreneurs in Charles County (6.41% of the workforce); 43,892 workers employed in private companies (53.9%); and 27,304 people working in governmental institutions (33.53%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 66,454 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 14,979 | 1.1% |
White Collar 81.61%
Blue Collar 18.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,221 | 4.4% |
| Private Companies | 43,892 | -4.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 27,304 | 8.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,016 | 2.5% |
Self Employees 6.41%
Private Companies 53.9%
Governmental Workers 33.53%
Not for Profit Companies 6.16%
How many households are there in Charles County?
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There are a total of 57,487 households in Charles County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 73.06% of these Charles County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 26.94%. Additionally, 38.27% of households have children and 61.73% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 57,487 | 1.5% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.6% |
| Family Households | 41,999 | 1.8% |
| Non-family Households | 15,488 | 0.8% |
Family Households 73.06%
Non-family Households 26.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 21,998 | 3.6% |
| Households without Children | 35,489 | 0.3% |
Households with Children 38.27%
Households without Children 61.73%
What are the median and average incomes in Charles County?
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The average annual household income in Charles County is $116,596, while the median household income sits at $99,306 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $106,019, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $129,028. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $78,750 and $66,094, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $116,596 | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income | $99,306 | -4.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 10,150 | 7.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 147,798 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Charles County?
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There are 61,334 housing units in Charles County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 57,487 occupied housing units in Charles County, 76.79% are owner-occupied, while 23.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $345,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,831 per month in Charles County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 79.46% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $345,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,831 per month in Charles County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 61,334 | 1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,901 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,518 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,697 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,728 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,048 | -7.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11,162 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11,490 | -6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11,539 | 0.9% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 7,251 | 21.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 57,487 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 44,147 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 13,340 | 1.3% |
Owner Occupied 76.79%
Renter Occupied 23.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 35,080 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 9,067 | 7.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $345,550 | 3.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $307,850 | 6.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,831 | -1.4% |
With Mortgage 79.46%
Without Mortgage 20.54%
What is the level of education in Charles County?
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Approximately 35.8% of the population in Charles County holds a high school degree (that's 45,650 residents), while 27.9% have attained a college certificate (35,584 locals) and 15.69% have a bachelor's degree (20,004 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,663 | -1.0% |
| Some High School | 45,650 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 35,584 | 1.3% |
| Associate Degree | 10,088 | 1.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20,004 | 3.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,534 | 6.5% |
No High School 2.09%
Some High School 35.8%
Some College 27.9%
Associate Degree 7.91%
Bachelor's Degree 15.69%
Graduate Degree 10.61%
What is the marital status of Charles County residents?
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A total of 45,117 people in Charles County have never been married (which represents 33.95% of the total population), while 66,652 of them are wedded (50.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,247 (1.69%) and 12,470 (9.38%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 45,117 | 2.8% |
| Married | 66,652 | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2,247 | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6,389 | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 12,470 | -2.6% |
Never Married 33.95%
Married 50.16%
Separated 1.69%
Widowed 4.81%
Divorced 9.38%
What are the most common means of transportation in Charles County?
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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 71,352 residents commute by car, 3,351 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 648 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 71,352 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,351 | -10.6% |
| Bicycle | 16 | -50.0% |
| Motorcycle | 3 | -86.4% |
| TaxiCab | 76 | 18.8% |
| Walk | 648 | -12.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Charles County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20601 | 26,236 | 9,317 | $104,624.00 | $119,433.00 |
| 20602 | 26,835 | 9,987 | $88,794.00 | $97,570.00 |
| 20603 | 32,726 | 11,248 | $122,816.00 | $138,473.00 |
| 20611 | 1,354 | 512 | $97,500.00 | $137,463.00 |
| 20612 | 181 | 118 | $0.00 | $33,139.00 |
| 20616 | 6,728 | 2,388 | $96,625.00 | $107,072.00 |
| 20617 | 715 | 255 | $140,208.00 | $180,014.00 |
| 20622 | 6,692 | 1,789 | $99,306.00 | $118,972.00 |
| 20625 | 929 | 415 | $0.00 | $79,104.00 |
| 20632 | 314 | 88 | $109,063.00 | $113,931.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 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.
