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The Ilchester CDP(1) had a population of 28,364 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Ilchester ranks in the upper quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maryland. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Ilchester is located at latitude 39.2509 and longitude -76.7647 in Howard County. The formal boundaries for the Ilchester Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 10.75 sq. miles and a water area of 0.06 sq. miles. Howard County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
While the primary coordinates for Ilchester Census Designated Place are located in Howard County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Baltimore County.
The Ilchester Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Ilchester Census Designated Place is located within District 2, Ellicott City, a minor civil division (MCD) of Howard County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,364 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,637 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 69 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $152,103 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,266 |
| Median Home Value | $532,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,257 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,662 (74.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,366 (23.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 229 (2.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 10,028 |
| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
| Family Households | 6,920 (69.0%) |
The table below compares Ilchester to the other 536 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 48 | 91st |
| Population Density | # 150 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 95 | 82nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 109 | 80th |
| Diversity Index | # 40 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
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