Maryland Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 155,709 (100%) |
| Population Density | 340 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 44 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $77,747 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,035 |
| Median Home Value | $296,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 64,145 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 39,936 (62.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 19,882 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,327 (6.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 59,818 |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
| Family Households | 39,208 (65.5%) |
The table below compares Washington County to the other 24 counties / independent cities and county equivalents 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 | # 11 | 57th |
| Population Density | # 12 | 52nd |
| Median Household Income | # 18 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 20 | 22nd |
| Diversity Index | # 16 | 39th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
