Pomfret, MD

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    2024 Population
    747
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    0.75% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $118,914
    2024 Median Property Value
    $406,900
    1.55% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    254
    18.1% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Pomfret, 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.

    84.2% of the residents in Pomfret, MD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Pomfret, MD was $406,900, and the homeownership rate was 93.5%.

    Most people in Pomfret, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 44.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Pomfret, MD was 5 cars per household.

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

    Population & Diversity

    Pomfret, MD is home to a population of 747 people, from which 84.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 22.1% of Pomfret, MD residents were born outside of the country (165 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (315 people) in Pomfret, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 146 Other (Hispanic) and 118 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    84.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    87.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 84.2% of Pomfret, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Pomfret, MD was 87.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pomfret, MD
    1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      315 ± 226
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      146 ± 255
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      118 ± 115
    19.5%
    Hispanic Population
    146 people

    In 2024, there were 2.16 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (315 people) in Pomfret, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 146 Other (Hispanic) and 118 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    19.5% of the people in Pomfret, MD are hispanic (146 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Maryland.
    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

    22.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    165 people
    16.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    111 people

    As of 2024, 22.1% of Pomfret, MD residents (165 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 Pomfret, MD was 16.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    37 ± 55

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    Health

    81% of the population of Pomfret, MD has health coverage, with 34.2% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 17.4% on Medicare, 6.02% on non-group plans, and 12.2% 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, 59.4% were men and 40.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 27.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 28% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.4% were men and 40.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    19%
    Uninsured
    34.2%
    Employer Coverage
    11.2%
    Medicaid
    17.4%
    Medicare
    6.02%
    Non-Group
    12.2%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pomfret, MD grew by 27.1% from 15% to 19%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pomfret, 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 Pomfret, MD employs 254 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Pomfret, MD were Retail Trade (43 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (43 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (33 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($116,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    254
    2024 Value
    ± 156
    18.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 76.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pomfret, MD grew at a rate of 18.1%, from 215 employees to 254 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pomfret, MD, are Sales & Related Occupations (60 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (41 people), and Production Occupations (36 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pomfret, MD.

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    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.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    254
    2024 Value
    ± 156
    18.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 76.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Pomfret, MD grew at a rate of 18.1%, from 215 employees to 254 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pomfret, MD, are Retail Trade (43 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (43 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (33 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pomfret, MD, though some of these residents may live in Pomfret, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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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 Pomfret, MD was $406,900 in 2024, which is 1.22 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $413,300 to $406,900, a 1.55% decrease. The homeownership rate in Pomfret, MD is 93.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Pomfret, MD have an average commute time of 44.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pomfret, MD is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $406,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$257,484
    $186
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$129

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    93.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    100%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 93.5% of the housing units in Pomfret, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 91.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pomfret, 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.
    $118,914
    Median Household Income
    ± $47,223
    199
    Number of Households
    ± 132

    The following chart displays the households in Pomfret, 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 $100k - $125k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Pomfret, 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 (95.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (4.44%)

    In 2024, 95.6% of workers in Pomfret, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.44%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    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

    44.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Pomfret, MD have a longer commute time (44.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 18.2% of the workforce in Pomfret, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    5 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Pomfret, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pomfret, MD have 5 cars.

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    Poverty