2023 ACS Census Data · Population 168,710
Charles County is a mid-sized county in Maryland with a population of 168,710. The median household income is $120,592, 85% above the national average. The poverty rate is 6.6%, median home value is $402,300, and 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% above the national average.
Population
168,710
2023 estimate
Rank #403 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$120,592
Household
Rank #44 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$402,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #221 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #618 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
8.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
10.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
28% above Maryland avg·85% above national avg
Poverty Rate
35% above Maryland avg·56% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Maryland avg·18% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$50,540
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
6.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
68.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% above Maryland avg·92% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
34% above Maryland avg·104% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above Maryland avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
0% below Maryland avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
63,053
Households
60,199
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$2,430
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
43 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below Maryland avg·31% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Maryland avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.0%
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