Solomons, MD

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    2024 Population
    2,440
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    61.7
    7.08% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    0.56%
    11.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $94,963
    6.45% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $436,800
    4% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    846
    31.2% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Solomons, 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.

    97.1% of the residents in Solomons, MD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Solomons, MD was $436,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.6%.

    Most people in Solomons, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Solomons, MD was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMarylandCalvert County, MDWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVCalvert & Southeast St. Mary's Counties--Chesapeake Beach & California PUMA, MD

    Population & Diversity

    Solomons, MD is home to a population of 2.44k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.3% of Solomons, MD residents were born outside of the country (178 people).

    In 2024, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.07k people) in Solomons, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 164 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 140 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.1% of Solomons, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Solomons, MD was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Solomons, MD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Solomons, MD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.07k ± 704
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      164 ± 160
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      140 ± 143
    2.83%
    Hispanic Population
    69 people

    In 2024, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.07k people) in Solomons, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 164 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 140 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.83% of the people in Solomons, MD are hispanic (69 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Solomons, 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

    7.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    178 people
    6.79%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    148 people

    As of 2024, 7.3% of Solomons, MD residents (178 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 Solomons, MD was 6.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      94 ± 60
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      45 ± 59
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      25 ± 50

    Solomons, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    98.8% of the population of Solomons, MD has health coverage, with 47.3% on employee plans, 3.92% on Medicaid, 26.8% on Medicare, 20.8% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 8.46% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 42.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    1.18%
    Uninsured
    47.3%
    Employer Coverage
    3.92%
    Medicaid
    26.8%
    Medicare
    20.8%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Solomons, MD grew by 166% from 0.443% to 1.18%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Solomons, 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 Solomons, MD employs 846 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Solomons, MD were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (277 people), Public Administration (127 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (125 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($100,605), Public Administration ($96,518), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($89,731).

    Employment

    Occupations

    846
    2024 Value
    ± 297
    31.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Solomons, MD grew at a rate of 31.2%, from 645 employees to 846 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Solomons, MD, are Management Occupations (221 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (97 people), and Legal Occupations (90 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Solomons, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    846
    2024 Value
    ± 297
    31.2%
    1 Year growth
    ± 39.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Solomons, MD grew at a rate of 31.2%, from 645 employees to 846 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Solomons, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (277 people), Public Administration (127 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (125 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Solomons, MD, though some of these residents may live in Solomons, 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

    $95,268
    Median earning men ± $30,960
    $65,956
    Median earning women ± $24,305

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($145,952) and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($89,429).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($91,886), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,303), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,406).

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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 Solomons, MD was $436,800 in 2024, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $455,000 to $436,800, a 4% decrease. The homeownership rate in Solomons, MD is 70.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Solomons, MD have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Solomons, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $436,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$63,433
    $846
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$294

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    70.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 70.6% of the housing units in Solomons, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Solomons, 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.
    $94,963
    Median Household Income
    ± $33,004
    1.2k
    Number of Households
    ± 317

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.2k households in Solomons, MD grew to $94,963 from the previous year's value of $89,205.

    The following chart displays the households in Solomons, 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 Solomons, 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 (51.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (27.5%)
    3. Carpooled (15%)

    In 2024, 51.9% of workers in Solomons, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27.5%) and those who carpooled to work (15%).

    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

    27 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Solomons, MD have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.63% of the workforce in Solomons, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Solomons, 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 Solomons, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Solomons, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    0.56% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Solomons, MD (13 out of 2.32k 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 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Solomons, MD is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    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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