Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD

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2023 Population
174,318
0.631% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
US Senator
Angela Alsobrooks
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
41.3
0.482% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
5.32%
4.3% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$115,876
3.76% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$406,400
4.15% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
86,832
0.966% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD had a population of 174k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $115,876. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD grew from 173,225 to 174,318, a 0.631% increase and its median household income grew from $111,672 to $115,876, a 3.76% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.77%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.77%).

6.55% of the households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are McDaniel College (863 degrees awarded in 2022) and Carroll Community College (533 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was $406,400, and the homeownership rate was 83.9%.

Most people in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD is home to a population of 174k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.04% of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (8.78k people).

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are Spanish (4,624 households), Urdu (483 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (465 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
87,022
Women
50.3%
86,148
Men
49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 173,170 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.9%
2023 Citizenship
98%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    149k ± 547
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.77k ± 458
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    4.83k ± 700
4.78%
Hispanic Population
8.33k people

In 2023, there were 22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (149k people) in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.83k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.78% of the people in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are hispanic (8.33k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    732 ± 663 people
  2. Korea
    444 ± 517 people
  3. India
    413 ± 498 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was El Salvador, the natal country of 732 Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD residents, followed by Korea with 444 and India with 413.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.04%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.78k people
4.63%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8.03k people

As of 2023, 5.04% of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD residents (8.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,624 households (2.81%)
  2. Urdu
    483 households (0.293%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    465 households (0.282%)

6.55% of the households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was Spanish. 2.81% of the households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,785 ± 347
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,754 ± 361
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,568 ± 253

Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD employs 86.8k people. The largest industries in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are Construction (8,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,983 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,022 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($171,795), Retail bakeries ($164,928), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($152,347).

Males in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,997. The income inequality in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
39,847
Women
47.7%
43,677
Men
52.3%

The workforce of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD in 2020 was 83,524 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

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Occupations

86.8k
2022 Value
0.966%
1 Year growth
± 0.966%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.966%, from 86k employees to 86.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, are Other managers (3,712 people), Registered nurses (2,715 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,500 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

86.8k
2022 Value
0.966%
1 Year growth
± 0.966%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.966%, from 86k employees to 86.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, are Construction (8,875 people), Elementary & secondary schools (6,983 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,022 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$73,488
Median earning men ± $2,610
$50,679
Median earning women ± $2,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,496), Public Administration ($111,157), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,873).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($99,969), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,007), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($65,151).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
0.617%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Angela Alsobrooks
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

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US Representatives from Maryland

Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD awarded 1,396 degrees. The student population of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,212 male students and 3,679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are White (1,021 and 73.1%), followed by Black or African American (115 and 8.24%), Unknown (103 and 7.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (81 and 5.8%).

The largest universities in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are McDaniel College (863 and 61.8%) and Carroll Community College (533 and 38.2%).

The most popular majors in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD are Liberal Arts & Sciences (255 and 18.3%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (211 and 15.1%), and Multicultural Education (83 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $46,800.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,891 (37.5% men and 62.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,891 students enrolled in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, 37.5% men and 62.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,955 records, of which 61.7% were women and 38.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 255 degrees awarded
  2. 47 degrees awarded
  3. 34 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 255 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 863 degrees awarded
  2. 533 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McDaniel College with 863 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 474 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD, which is 0.514 times less than the 922 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,021 degrees mean that there were 8.88 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 115 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,422) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.496% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.375% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (38.5k), Bachelors Degree (31.7k), and Some college (27.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was $406,400 in 2023, which is 1.34 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $390,200 to $406,400, a 4.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD is 83.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD is $115,876. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

Property

$406,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,074
$53,237
Median Property Taxes
±$1,311

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Rent vs Own

83.9%
Homeownership
2023
68.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 83.9% of the housing units in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83%.

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Income by Location

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In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was South Montgomery County--South Bethesda & Chevy Chase PUMA, MD with a value of $201,565, followed by North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, with respective values of $177,170 and $175,938.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$115,876
Median Household Income
± $3,145
63.5k
Number of Households
± 1,794

In 2023, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD grew to $115,876 from the previous year's value of $111,672.

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Wage Distribution

0.442
2022 Wage GINI in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD
0.442
2021 Wage GINI in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD

In 2022, the income inequality in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0233% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (15.6%)
  3. Carpooled (6.39%)

In 2023, 76.1% of workers in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.39%).

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Commute Time

34.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.73% of the workforce in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

5.32% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD (9.07k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

97.2% of the population of Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 62.3% on employee plans, 8.92% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1133 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1118 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1258 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 315 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,133 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,133 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% increase from the previous year (1,118 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.82%
Uninsured
62.3%
Employer Coverage
8.92%
Medicaid
13.2%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.11%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carroll County--Westminster City PUMA, MD declined by 2.5% from 2.9% to 2.82%.

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