Indian Head, MD

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    2024 Population
    4,055
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.6
    1.05% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.67%
    32.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $89,063
    4.91% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $303,700
    17.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,236
    2.01% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Indian Head, 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.

    98.5% of the residents in Indian Head, MD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Indian Head, MD was $303,700, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

    Most people in Indian Head, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 44.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Indian Head, MD was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMarylandCharles County, MDWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVCharles County--La Plata Town & Waldorf City PUMA, MD

    Population & Diversity

    Indian Head, MD is home to a population of 4.06k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.84% of Indian Head, MD residents were born outside of the country (115 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.17 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.85k people) in Indian Head, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 212 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Indian Head, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Indian Head, MD was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Indian Head, MD
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.85k ± 441
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.58k ± 428
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      212 ± 100
    9.03%
    Hispanic Population
    366 people

    In 2024, there were 1.17 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.85k people) in Indian Head, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.58k White (Non-Hispanic) and 212 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.03% of the people in Indian Head, MD are hispanic (366 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      133,677 ± 8,879 people
    2. India
      61,989 ± 6,082 people
    3. Nigeria
      50,832 ± 5,513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.84%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    115 people
    4.52%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    180 people

    As of 2024, 2.84% of Indian Head, MD residents (115 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Indian Head, MD was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      143 ± 105
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      35 ± 36

    Indian Head, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.09 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Indian Head, MD.

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    Health

    97.5% of the population of Indian Head, MD has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 18.7% on Medicaid, 7.13% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.71% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 46.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.55%
    Uninsured
    56.4%
    Employer Coverage
    18.7%
    Medicaid
    7.13%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    1.71%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Indian Head, MD declined by 21.6% from 3.25% to 2.55%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Indian Head, MD employs 2.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Indian Head, MD were Public Administration (476 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (372 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (226 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($108,095), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($107,566), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,229).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 390
    2.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indian Head, MD grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 2.19k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Indian Head, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (320 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (222 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Indian Head, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.24k
    2024 Value
    ± 390
    2.01%
    1 Year growth
    ± 24.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Indian Head, MD grew at a rate of 2.01%, from 2.19k employees to 2.24k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Indian Head, MD, are Public Administration (476 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (372 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (226 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Indian Head, MD, though some of these residents may live in Indian Head, 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

    $67,302
    Median earning men ± $3,788
    $57,188
    Median earning women ± $15,345

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($92,610), Public Administration ($91,905), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($82,407).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($147,000), Retail Trade ($67,663), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,565).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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

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

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

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

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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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Indian Head, MD was $303,700 in 2024, which is 0.913 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $258,900 to $303,700, a 17.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Indian Head, MD is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Indian Head, MD have an average commute time of 44.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Indian Head, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $303,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$38,787
    $1,254
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$271

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    75.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.2% of the housing units in Indian Head, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Indian Head, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $89,063
    Median Household Income
    ± $21,327
    1.67k
    Number of Households
    ± 369

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.67k households in Indian Head, MD grew to $89,063 from the previous year's value of $84,898.

    The following chart displays the households in Indian Head, 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 Indian Head, MD is from Maryland.
    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Maryland
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Maryland across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (16%)
    3. Carpooled (9.52%)

    In 2024, 72.6% of workers in Indian Head, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16%) and those who carpooled to work (9.52%).

    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

    44.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Indian Head, MD have a longer commute time (44.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.09% of the workforce in Indian Head, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Indian Head, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Indian Head, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9.67% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Indian Head, MD (392 out of 4.06k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Indian Head, MD is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    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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