Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD

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2023 Population

168,710

1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.8

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

6.62%

12.7% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$120,592

3.17% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$402,300

5.09% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

84,859

3.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD had a population of 169k people with a median age of 38.8 and a median household income of $120,592. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD grew from 167,035 to 168,710, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $116,882 to $120,592, a 3.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.55%).

10.4% of the households in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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.

96.6% of the residents in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are College of Southern Maryland (1,573 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was $402,300, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 43.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD borders George Washington Regional Commission (South) PUMA, VA, George Washington Regional Commission (North) PUMA, VA, Middle Peninsula, Northern Neck & Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, South Prince George's County--Clinton, Fort Washington & Rosaryville PUMA, MD, Calvert & Southeast St. Mary's Counties--Chesapeake Beach & California PUMA, MD, Central St. Mary's County--Lexington Park City & Leonardtown PUMA, MD, Fairfax County (Southwest)--Centreville (Southeast) & Lorton PUMA, VA, Fairfax County (Southeast)--Woodlawn, Rose Hill & Mount Vernon PUMA, VA, and Prince William County (East) PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD is home to a population of 169k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.31% of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2023, there were 1.45 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.8k people) in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 11k 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are Spanish (7,683 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (1,549 households), and Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,041 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

85,937

Women

51.4%

81,101

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 167,038 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
81.8k ± 1.29k
White (Non-Hispanic)
56.5k ± 289
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
11k ± 1.28k

7.5%

Hispanic Population

12.6k people

7.5% of the people in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are hispanic (12.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
1,649 ± 992 people
Nigeria
1,152 ± 830 people
Guatemala
1,087 ± 807 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was Philippines, the natal country of 1,649 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD residents, followed by Nigeria with 1,152 and Guatemala with 1,087.

Foreign-Born Population

8.31%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

7.45%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2023, 8.31% of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD residents (14k 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was 7.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,683 households (4.83%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
1,549 households (0.975%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,041 households (0.655%)

10.4% of the households in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was Spanish. 4.83% of the households in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City 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

Gulf War (2001-)
7,623 ± 817
Gulf War (1990s)
3,174 ± 398
Vietnam
2,816 ± 397

Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD employs 84.9k people. The largest industries in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are National security & international affairs (6,336 people), Construction (5,981 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,524 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of other health practitioners ($329,716), Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($135,316), and Insurance carriers ($135,029).

Males in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.08 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,465. The income inequality in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

40,235

Women

50.1%

40,002

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD in 2020 was 80,237 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

84.9k

2022 Value

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 81.8k employees to 84.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, are Other managers (3,159 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,132 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,098 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.9k

2022 Value

3.69%

1 Year growth

± 3.69%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 3.69%, from 81.8k employees to 84.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, are National security & international affairs (6,336 people), Construction (5,981 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,524 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$71,519

Median earning men ± $2,125

$59,807

Median earning women ± $1,791

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($112,578), Public Administration ($111,629), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,605).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($111,847), Manufacturing ($73,315), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,040).

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%.

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

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks 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 Representative 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 2022, universities in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD awarded 1,573 degrees. The student population of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,855 male students and 3,013 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are White (879 and 56.1%), followed by Black or African American (325 and 20.8%), Hispanic or Latino (137 and 8.75%), and Two or More Races (119 and 7.6%).

The largest universities in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Maryland (1,573 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (507 and 32.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (321 and 20.4%), and Registered Nursing (102 and 6.48%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,868 students enrolled in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,245 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
321 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
94 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 321 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

College of Southern Maryland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,573 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Maryland with 1,573 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 575 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD, which is 0.576 times less than the 998 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 879 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 325 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

Public, 2-year ($5,760) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,277) 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 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.578% 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.9k), Some college (31.4k), and Bachelors Degree (22.8k).

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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was $402,300 in 2023, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $382,800 to $402,300, a 5.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD is 81.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 43.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD is $120,592. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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.

Housing

Property

$402,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,334

$48,900

Median Property Taxes

±$1,564

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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.2%

Homeownership

2023

70.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 81.2% of the housing units in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City 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.

$120,592

Median Household Income

± $2,691

60.2k

Number of Households

± 1,847

In 2023, the median household income of the 60.2k households in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD grew to $120,592 from the previous year's value of $116,882.

The following chart displays the households in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.389

2022 Wage GINI in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD

0.385

2021 Wage GINI in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD

In 2022, the income inequality in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.01% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Worked At Home (14.2%)
Carpooled (7.42%)

In 2023, 72.8% of workers in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.42%).

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

43.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (43.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 9.92% of the workforce in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf 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 Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD (11.1k out of 167k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD is Black, followed by White 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.

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

95.6% of the population of Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 5% 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.

Coverage

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).

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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.8% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 42.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.4%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

8.61%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD grew by 8.74% from 4.04% to 4.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Charles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.