Charles County, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,896 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 262.7 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.28% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 60,199 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Charles County grew by 27.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 168,710 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Charles County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,070 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Charles County is about 18% higher than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $346,462 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,896 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.2% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Charles County is about 15.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,896 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Charles County spend about 83 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 347 hours, about 14.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 41.7 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 83.3 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 347 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $10,762 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,942 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,636 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maryland:
Allegany County (17.5 min), Wicomico County (17.8 min), Talbot County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Charles County (41.7 min), Calvert County (35.3 min), Prince George's County (32.6 min).
The average commute time in Charles County is 42 minutes, longer than the 29 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Charles County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maryland:
Howard County (0.5), Montgomery County (0.5), Talbot County (0.4).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Caroline County (0.2), Allegany County (0.2).
Health
Charles County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Charles County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maryland:
Montgomery County (0.8), Howard County (0.8), Frederick County (0.8).
Lowest:
Baltimore city (0.8), Somerset County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Charles County, Maryland?
The population of Charles County, Maryland is 168,896, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Charles County, Maryland?
The population density of Charles County, Maryland is 262.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Charles County, Maryland?
The median household income in Charles County, Maryland is $120,070, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Charles County, Maryland?
The median home price in Charles County, Maryland is $346,462, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Charles County, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Charles County, Maryland is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.