California-Lexington Park, MD

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
113,209
0.0239% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ben Cardin
Democratic Party
US Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
36.7
0.548% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
7.99%
0.561% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$102,859
7.3% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$326,800
2.61% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
55,668
0.49% 1-year decline

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In 2021, California-Lexington Park, MD had a population of 113k people with a median age of 36.7 and a median household income of $102,859. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of California-Lexington Park, MD grew from 113,182 to 113,209, a 0.0239% increase and its median household income grew from $95,864 to $102,859, a 7.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in California-Lexington Park, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.5%), and White (Hispanic) (2.47%).

None of the households in California-Lexington Park, 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.

97.4% of the residents in California-Lexington Park, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in California-Lexington Park, MD are St. Mary's College of Maryland (163912) (408 degrees awarded in 2021) and Blades School of Hair Design (36 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in California-Lexington Park, MD was $326,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in California-Lexington Park, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in California-Lexington Park, MD was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

California-Lexington Park, MD is home to a population of 113k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.34% of California-Lexington Park, MD residents were born outside of the country (6.04k people).

In 2021, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.3k people) in California-Lexington Park, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of California-Lexington Park, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in California-Lexington Park, MD was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in California-Lexington Park, MD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    82.3k ± 576
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    15.8k ± 668
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    5.62k ± 909
5.46%
Hispanic Population
6.19k people

In 2021, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (82.3k people) in California-Lexington Park, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.46% of the people in California-Lexington Park, MD are hispanic (6.19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in California-Lexington Park, MD as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    110,106 ± 8,073 people
  2. India
    60,915 ± 6,029 people
  3. China
    44,188 ± 5,142 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 110,106 Maryland residents, followed by India with 60,915 and China with 44,188.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.34%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.04k people
5.18%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
5.87k people

As of 2021, 5.34% of California-Lexington Park, MD residents (6.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in California-Lexington Park, MD was 5.18%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,668 ± 554
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,492 ± 366
  3. Vietnam
    2,358 ± 393

California-Lexington Park, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of California-Lexington Park, MD employs 55.7k people. The largest industries in California-Lexington Park, MD are Public Administration (10,505 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,715 people), and Construction (5,726 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($107,418), Utilities ($88,207), and Manufacturing ($87,842).

Males in Maryland have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,677. The income inequality in Maryland (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

55.7k
2021 Value
± 2,045
−0.49%
1 Year decline
± 5.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in California-Lexington Park, MD declined at a rate of −0.49%, from 55.9k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in California-Lexington Park, MD, are Management Occupations (6,215 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,999 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (4,734 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of California-Lexington Park, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

55.7k
2021 Value
± 2,045
−0.49%
1 Year decline
± 5.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in California-Lexington Park, MD declined at a rate of −0.49%, from 55.9k employees to 55.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in California-Lexington Park, MD, are Public Administration (10,505 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (7,715 people), and Construction (5,726 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of California-Lexington Park, MD, though some of these residents may live in California-Lexington Park, 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

$72,571
Median earning men ± $5,299
$43,807
Median earning women ± $2,247

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($112,230), Manufacturing ($94,855), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($86,571).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($97,988), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,537), and Construction ($60,057).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maryland.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 730
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 517
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 363
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $859k
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  2. $500k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $144k
    Retail Trade

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $28.8B
  2. $23.9B
  3. $20B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $28.8B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.9B) and Electronics ($20B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maryland products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$216B
2020 Value in Maryland
$445B
Projected 2050 Value in Maryland
106% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $216B. This is expected to increase 106% to $445B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maryland to other states, or from other states to Maryland.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $23.2B
  2. $18.3B
  3. $9.44B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $23.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.3B and New York and $9.44B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maryland shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen 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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Ben Cardin
Senator from Maryland1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Chris Van Hollen
Senator from Maryland3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen are the senators currently representing Maryland.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maryland over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Maryland

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maryland have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in California-Lexington Park, MD awarded 444 degrees. The student population of California-Lexington Park, MD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 652 male students and 935 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in California-Lexington Park, MD are White (317 and 71.7%), followed by Black or African American (38 and 8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 7.01%), and Two or More Races (23 and 5.2%).

The largest universities in California-Lexington Park, MD by number of degrees awarded are St. Mary's College of Maryland (163912) (408 and 91.9%) and Blades School of Hair Design (36 and 8.11%).

The most popular majors in California-Lexington Park, MD are General Psychology (55 and 12.4%), Environmental Studies (47 and 10.6%), and General Biological Sciences (45 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost in California-Lexington Park, MD for a public four year colleges is $12,116 for in-state students and $28,192 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in California-Lexington Park, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,587 (41.1% men and 58.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,587 students enrolled in California-Lexington Park, MD, 41.1% men and 58.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,100 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 45 degree-majors awarded
  2. 55 degree-majors awarded
  3. 47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in California-Lexington Park, MD was General Biological Sciences with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in California-Lexington Park, MD according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 408 degrees awarded
  2. 36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was St. Mary's College of Maryland (163912) with 408 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 158 men were awarded degrees from institutions in California-Lexington Park, MD, which is 0.552 times less than the 286 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 317 degrees mean that there were 8.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 38 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($12,116) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,008) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.02% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.962% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Bachelors Degree (1.01M), and Some college (978k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in California-Lexington Park, MD was $326,800 in 2021, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $318,500 to $326,800, a 2.61% increase. The homeownership rate in California-Lexington Park, MD is 71.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in California-Lexington Park, MD have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in California-Lexington Park, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in California-Lexington Park, MD is $102,859. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in California-Lexington Park, MD was Howard County, MD with a value of $129,549, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $120,295 and $117,345.

Property

$326,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,408
$28,846
Median Property Taxes
±$1,333

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In California-Lexington Park, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

71.7%
Homeownership
2021
68.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 71.7% of the housing units in California-Lexington Park, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in California-Lexington Park, MD was Howard County, MD with a value of $129,549, followed by Calvert County, MD and Montgomery County, MD, with respective values of $120,295 and $117,345.

The following map shows all of the counties in California-Lexington Park, MD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$102,859
Median Household Income
± $4,430
40.2k
Number of Households
± 1,617

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.2k households in California-Lexington Park, MD grew to $102,859 from the previous year's value of $95,864.

The following chart displays the households in California-Lexington Park, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for California-Lexington Park, MD is from Maryland.
0.456
2021 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.457
2020 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2021, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.194% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.7%)
  3. Carpooled (6.37%)

In 2021, 78.7% of workers in California-Lexington Park, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.37%).

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Commute Time

30.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in California-Lexington Park, MD have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.94% of the workforce in California-Lexington Park, 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 California-Lexington Park, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in California-Lexington Park, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in California-Lexington Park, MD (8.82k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in California-Lexington Park, MD is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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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95.7% of the population of California-Lexington Park, MD has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 8.01% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 7.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1118 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1129 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1256 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,118 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,118 patients per year. This represents a 0.974% decrease from the previous year (1,129 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maryland in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.27%
Uninsured
53%
Employer Coverage
13.2%
Medicaid
8.01%
Medicare
13.8%
Non-Group
7.77%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in California-Lexington Park, MD declined by 8.88% from 4.68% to 4.27%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in California-Lexington Park, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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