Charles County, MD

County

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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
2023 Employed Population
85,993
1.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Charles County, 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, 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, MD are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.5%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.97%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.21%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.06%).

None of the households in Charles County, 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, MD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Charles County, MD are College of Southern Maryland (1,599 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Charles County, MD was $402,300, and the homeownership rate was 81.2%.

Most people in Charles County, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 43.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Charles County, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Charles County, MD is home to a population of 169k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.31% of Charles County, 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, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.6%
2023 Citizenship
97%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.6% of Charles County, 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, MD was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Charles County, MD
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    81.8k ± 1.29k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    56.5k ± 289
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    10.1k ± 1.22k
7.5%
Hispanic Population
12.6k people

In 2023, there were 1.45 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.8k people) in Charles County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.5% of the people in Charles County, MD are hispanic (12.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Charles County, MD as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. El Salvador
    130,412 ± 8,772 people
  2. India
    62,394 ± 6,102 people
  3. Nigeria
    47,653 ± 5,339 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 130,412 Maryland residents, followed by India with 62,394 and Nigeria with 47,653.

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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, MD residents (14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Charles County, MD was 7.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    7,623 ± 817
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,174 ± 398
  3. Vietnam
    2,816 ± 397

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

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Economy

The economy of Charles County, MD employs 86k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Charles County, MD were Public Administration (17,536 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,039 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,759 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($111,725), Information ($102,765), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,524).

Employment

Occupations

86k
2023 Value
± 2,567
1.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Charles County, MD grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 84.6k employees to 86k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Charles County, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,934 people), Management Occupations (9,837 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7,429 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Charles County, MD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86k
2023 Value
± 2,567
1.6%
1 Year growth
± 4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Charles County, MD grew at a rate of 1.6%, from 84.6k employees to 86k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Charles County, MD, are Public Administration (17,536 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (9,039 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (8,759 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Charles County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Charles County, 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

$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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 216
    Construction
  2. 200
    Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  3. 199
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $283k
    Retail Trade
  2. $264k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $223k
    Construction

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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.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
    Republican Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

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.

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 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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Charles County, MD awarded 1,599 degrees. The student population of Charles County, MD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,963 male students and 3,021 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Charles County, MD are White (808 and 50.5%), followed by Black or African American (395 and 24.7%), Hispanic or Latino (153 and 9.57%), and Two or More Races (99 and 6.19%).

The largest universities in Charles County, MD by number of degrees awarded are College of Southern Maryland (1,599 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Charles County, MD are Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (514 and 32.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (278 and 17.4%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (109 and 6.82%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 4,984 students enrolled in Charles County, MD, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,281 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    278 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    100 degrees awarded
  3. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    91 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Charles County, MD was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 278 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
College of Southern Maryland
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
1,599 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Southern Maryland with 1,599 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 583 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Charles County, MD, which is 0.574 times less than the 1,016 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 808 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 395 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,470) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($2,012) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.17% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.2M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (926k).

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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Charles County, 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, MD is 81.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

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

Median household income in Charles County, MD is $120,592. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Charles County, MD was Census Tract 8507.13, Charles County, MD with a value of $169,199, followed by Census Tract 8513.01, Charles County, MD and Census Tract 8507.06, Charles County, MD, with respective values of $166,667 and $152,471.

In 2024, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charles County, MD. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.896%.

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

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Rent vs Own

81.2%
Homeownership
2023
70.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 81.2% of the housing units in Charles County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 8507.13, Charles County, MD
  2. Census Tract 8513.01, Charles County, MD
  3. Census Tract 8507.06, Charles County, MD

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Charles County, MD was Census Tract 8507.13, Charles County, MD with a value of $169,199, followed by Census Tract 8513.01, Charles County, MD and Census Tract 8507.06, Charles County, MD, with respective values of $166,667 and $152,471.

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

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Household Income

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$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, MD grew to $120,592 from the previous year's value of $116,882.

The following chart displays the households in Charles County, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Charles County, MD is from Maryland.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Maryland
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2023, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.683% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.2%)
  3. Carpooled (7.42%)

In 2023, 72.8% of workers in Charles County, 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.

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Commute Time

43.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Charles County, 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, 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 Charles County, 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, MD have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Charles County, MD. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.896%.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Charles County, 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, 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.

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Children in Poverty

In 2024, 10% of the children was living in poverty in Charles County, MD. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 1.8%.

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Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 357 in Charles County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 99.7 per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.6% of the population of Charles County, 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 Charles County, MD see 2,636 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (2,696 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 502 patients per year.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,636 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Charles County, MD

Primary care physicians in Charles County, MD see an average of 2,636 patients per year. This represents a 2.23% decrease from the previous year (2,696 patients).

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

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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.

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Uninsured People

4.4%
Uninsured
55.1%
Employer Coverage
10.7%
Medicaid
8.61%
Medicare
16.2%
Non-Group
5%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Charles County, MD grew by 8.74% from 4.04% to 4.4%.

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

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Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56.1 in Charles County, MD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.6% in Charles County, MD.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 5.23% in Charles County, MD.

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