Charles County, Maryland

Total Population: 168,710

County Seat: La Plata

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Median Home Value

$402,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$120,592

Across all households

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

31.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)48.5%
White (Non-Hispanic)33.5%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Two or More Races6.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.2%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

24.0%

65 Years and Over

13.1%

Male

48.1%

Female

51.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.2%

No Health Insurance

4.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

31.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$120,592

Mean Household Income

$140,010

Per Capita Income

$50,540

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

9.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$402,300

Median Rent

$1,897/mo

Total Housing Units

63,053

Owner-Occupied

81.2%

Renter-Occupied

18.8%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Married Couple Households

51.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

13.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.2%

Average Household Size

2.78

Broadband Internet Access

92.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 24017.