Carroll County PUMA, MD

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2020 Population

168,233

0.318% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ben Cardin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

42.2

0.472% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

4.76%

8.64% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$99,569

2.89% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$343,400

1.12% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

83,524

0.589% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Carroll County PUMA, MD had a population of 168k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $99,569. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Carroll County PUMA, MD grew from 167,699 to 168,233, a 0.318% increase and its median household income grew from $96,769 to $99,569, a 2.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County PUMA, MD are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.32%), White (Hispanic) (2.35%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

5.22% of the households in Carroll County 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.

98.3% of the residents in Carroll County PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD are McDaniel College (855 degrees awarded in 2020) and Carroll Community College (548 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Carroll County PUMA, MD was $343,400, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Carroll County PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Carroll County PUMA, MD borders Frederick County (Outside Greater Frederick City) PUMA, MD, Baltimore County (Outer) PUMA, MD, Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD, York County (South) PUMA, PA, and Adams & Franklin (Southeast) Counties PUMA, PA.

Population & Diversity

Carroll County PUMA, MD is home to a population of 168k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.11% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (6.91k people).

In 2018, there were 27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Carroll County PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.93k White (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 PUMA, MD are Spanish (3,310 households), German (395 households), and Urdu (386 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,952

Women

50.5%

83,303

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 168,255 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

98.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.3% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Carroll County PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
150k ± 133
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.56k ± 305
White (Hispanic)
3.93k ± 408

3.36%

Hispanic Population

5.63k people

3.36% of the people in Carroll County PUMA, MD are hispanic (5.63k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Carroll County PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
681 ± 639 people
India
473 ± 533 people
Korea
460 ± 526 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD was El Salvador, the natal country of 681 Carroll County PUMA, MD residents, followed by India with 473 and Korea with 460.

Foreign-Born Population

4.11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.91k people

3.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.48k people

As of 2020, 4.11% of Carroll County PUMA, MD residents (6.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 3.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,310 households (2.08%)
German
395 households (0.248%)
Urdu
386 households (0.243%)

5.22% of the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Spanish. 2.08% of the households in Carroll County PUMA, MD reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,648 ± 340
Gulf War (2001-)
1,949 ± 275
Gulf War (1990s)
1,516 ± 269

Carroll County PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Carroll County PUMA, MD employs 83.5k people. The largest industries in Carroll County PUMA, MD are Construction (8,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,092 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,981 people), and the highest paying industries are Spectator sports ($281,037), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($136,569), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($131,331).

Males in Carroll County PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,860. The income inequality in Carroll County PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,847

Women

47.7%

43,677

Men

52.3%

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

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Carroll County PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

83.5k

2020 Value

0.589%

1 Year growth

± 0.589%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.589%, from 83k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Carroll County PUMA, MD, are Elementary & middle school teachers (3,142 people), Other managers (3,118 people), and Registered nurses (2,788 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

83.5k

2020 Value

0.589%

1 Year growth

± 0.589%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.589%, from 83k employees to 83.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Carroll County PUMA, MD, are Construction (8,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (7,092 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,981 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Carroll County PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Carroll County PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,282

Median earning men ± $1,485

$41,391

Median earning women ± $1,164

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($99,375), Public Administration ($95,064), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,298).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($90,529), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,442), and Construction ($55,841).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $29.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($23.2B) and Electronics ($20.6B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$217B

2020 Value in Maryland

$445B

Projected 2050 Value in Maryland

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maryland trade was $217B. This is expected to increase 105% to $445B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maryland trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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

Virginia
$21.2B
Pennsylvania
$18.1B
New York
$10.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Maryland domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Virginia with $21.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $18.1B and New York and $10.1B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Ben Cardin

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

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.

US Representatives Elections

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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD awarded 1,403 degrees. The student population of Carroll County PUMA, MD in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,183 male students and 3,808 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD are White (1,053 and 75.1%), followed by Black or African American (141 and 10.1%), Hispanic or Latino (73 and 5.21%), and Unknown (68 and 4.85%).

The largest universities in Carroll County PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are McDaniel College (855 and 60.9%) and Carroll Community College (548 and 39.1%).

The most popular majors in Carroll County PUMA, MD are Liberal Arts & Sciences (249 and 17.7%), General Educational Leadership & Administration (152 and 10.8%), and Registered Nursing (64 and 4.56%).

The median tuition cost in Carroll County PUMA, MD for private four year colleges is $45,876.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Carroll County PUMA, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,991 (36.4% men and 63.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,991 students enrolled in Carroll County PUMA, MD, 36.4% men and 63.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,155 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
249 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majors awarded
General Business
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 249 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Carroll County PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

McDaniel College
855 degrees awarded
Carroll Community College
548 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was McDaniel College with 855 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 524 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Carroll County PUMA, MD, which is 0.596 times less than the 879 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,053 degrees mean that there were 7.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 141 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,876) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,356) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.468% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.299% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Carroll County PUMA, MD in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (38.6k), Bachelors Degree (29.9k), and Some college (27.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Carroll County PUMA, MD was $343,400 in 2020, which is 1.49 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $339,600 to $343,400, a 1.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Carroll County PUMA, MD is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Carroll County PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 36.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Carroll County PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Carroll County PUMA, MD is $99,569. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

Housing

Property

$343,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,777

$50,285

Median Property Taxes

±$1,369

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 Carroll County PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2020

69.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 82.1% of the housing units in Carroll County PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Carroll County PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Carroll County PUMA, MD was Bethesda, Potomac & North Bethesda PUMA, MD with a value of $157,809, followed by Columbia (West) & Ellicott City (Northwest) PUMA, MD and Olney, Damascus, Clarksburg & Darnestown PUMA, MD, with respective values of $145,528 and $144,058.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$99,569

Median Household Income

± $3,051

61.3k

Number of Households

± 1,758

In 2020, the median household income of the 61.3k households in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew to $99,569 from the previous year's value of $96,769.

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Carroll County PUMA, MD

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in Carroll County PUMA, MD

In 2020, the income inequality in Carroll County PUMA, MD was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Carroll County PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Carroll County PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Carroll County PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.8%)
Worked At Home (8.28%)
Carpooled (6.73%)

In 2020, 82.8% of workers in Carroll County PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.28%) and those who carpooled to work (6.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Carroll County PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (36.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.97% of the workforce in Carroll County PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Carroll County PUMA, MD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Carroll County 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 PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.76% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Carroll County PUMA, MD (7.84k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Carroll County 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.8% of the population of Carroll County PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 62.6% on employee plans, 8.51% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maryland was $8,602 in 2014. This is a 4.27% increase from the previous year ($8,250).

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1129 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1141 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1259 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 364 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Maryland. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Maryland, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maryland.

1,129 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,129 patients per year. This represents a 1.05% decrease from the previous year (1,141 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Maryland across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 41.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.18%

Uninsured

62.6%

Employer Coverage

8.51%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Carroll County PUMA, MD grew by 9.32% from 2.91% to 3.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Carroll County PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.