Charles County, Maryland
Total Population: 168,710
County Seat: La Plata
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
31.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
8.8%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.