North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD

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2024 Population

115,713

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.2

0.917% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

4.06%

8.96% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$178,570

0.79% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$708,800

4.81% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

56,305

0.337% 1-year growth

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28.1% of the households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown 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.

94.2% of the residents in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was $708,800, and the homeownership rate was 91.8%.

Most people in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.7 minutes. The average car ownership in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was 2 cars per household.

North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD borders Outer Frederick County PUMA, MD, West Howard County--Ellicott City (North & West), Fulton & Highland PUMA, MD, North Central Montgomery County--Germantown, Clarksburg & Montgomery Village PUMA, MD, Central Montgomery County--Gaithersburg & Rockville PUMA, MD, Southwest Montgomery County--North Bethesda & Potomac PUMA, MD, East Central Montgomery County--Wheaton, Aspen Hill & Glenmont PUMA, MD, East Montgomery County--Fairland, Colesville & White Oak PUMA, MD, Loudoun County (Northeast)--Sterling & Ashburn (Northeast/Ashburn Village) PUMA, VA, Loudoun County (East Central)--Ashburn (Southwest/Belmont Ridge) & Dulles Airport PUMA, VA, Loudoun County (West & South)--Leesburg Town PUMA, VA, and Fairfax County (Northeast)--McLean & Idylwood PUMA, VA.

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Population & Diversity

North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD is home to a population of 116k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 21.4% of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD residents were born outside of the country (24.8k people).

In 2024, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.8k people) in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD are Spanish (10,095 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,773 households), and Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages (1,813 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,950

Women

51.1%

56,439

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 115,389 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD.

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Citizenship

94.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.2% of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was 94.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.8k ± 2.31k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
15.2k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.6k ± 1.59k

12.9%

Hispanic Population

14.9k people

12.9% of the people in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD are hispanic (14.9k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,011 ± 1,330 people
China
2,243 ± 1,151 people
El Salvador
2,221 ± 1,146 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was India, the natal country of 3,011 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD residents, followed by China with 2,243 and El Salvador with 2,221.

Foreign-Born Population

21.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

24.8k people

20.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

As of 2024, 21.4% of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD residents (24.8k 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 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was 20.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,095 households (9.21%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,773 households (2.53%)
Amharic, Somali, or Other Afro-Asiatic Languages
1,813 households (1.65%)

28.1% of the households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was Spanish. 9.21% of the households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown 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
1,560 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
1,500 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
1,035 ± 242

North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD.

Health

97.5% of the population of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD has health coverage, with 63.3% on employee plans, 6.54% on Medicaid, 12.7% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.24% 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, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maryland

Primary care physicians in Maryland see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 43.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.49%

Uninsured

63.3%

Employer Coverage

6.54%

Medicaid

12.7%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD declined by 3.33% from 2.58% to 2.49%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD employs 56.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD were Elementary & secondary schools (4,853 people), Computer Systems Design (3,948 people), and Construction (3,485 people), and the highest paying industries were Motion pictures & video industries ($230,549), Legal services ($224,700), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($224,335).

Males in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $114,845. The income inequality in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,520

Women

48.9%

28,785

Men

51.1%

The workforce of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD in 2024 was 56,305 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD.

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Occupations

56.3k

2024 Value

0.337%

1 Year growth

± 0.337%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.337%, from 56.1k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD, are Other managers (3,603 people), Software developers (1,910 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,784 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

56.3k

2024 Value

0.337%

1 Year growth

± 0.337%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD grew at a rate of 0.337%, from 56.1k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,853 people), Computer Systems Design (3,948 people), and Construction (3,485 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD, though some of these residents may live in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$104,546

Median earning men ± $4,185

$73,525

Median earning women ± $2,795

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($158,281), Public Administration ($147,145), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($136,310).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($127,262), Manufacturing ($116,250), and Information ($113,438).

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

Voting results are not available for North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 1.32% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.7% 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 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (26.4k), Graduate Degree (25k), and Some college (13.6k).

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 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was $708,800 in 2024, which is 2.13 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $676,300 to $708,800, a 4.81% increase. The homeownership rate in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD is 91.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD have an average commute time of 34.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$708,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,187

$35,335

Median Property Taxes

±$1,106

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 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

91.8%

Homeownership

2024

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 91.8% of the housing units in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 92%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$178,570

Median Household Income

± $7,588

38.5k

Number of Households

± 1,305

In 2024, the median household income of the 38.5k households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD grew to $178,570 from the previous year's value of $177,170.

The following chart displays the households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown 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

0.437

2024 Wage GINI in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD

0.449

2023 Wage GINI in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD

In 2024, the income inequality in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.49% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (58.7%)
Worked At Home (31.1%)
Carpooled (5.8%)

In 2024, 58.7% of workers in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (31.1%) and those who carpooled to work (5.8%).

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

34.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD have a longer commute time (34.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.21% of the workforce in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown 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 North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD (4.64k out of 114k 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 Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Montgomery County--Olney, Damascus & Darnestown PUMA, MD is White, followed by Asian 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.