Chillum, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Population
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,961 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8804.5 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.45% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,545 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Chillum grew by 9.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,701 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Chillum has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,796 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.32% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Chillum is about 19% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $316,191 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,712 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.1% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Chillum is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,712 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Chillum spend about 67 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 279 hours, about 11.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.4 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.9 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 279 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,641 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 17,296 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,886 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Chillum is 33 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
Chillum has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Health
Chillum has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.5% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chillum, Maryland.
What is the population of Chillum, Maryland?
The population of Chillum, Maryland is 29,961, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Chillum, Maryland?
The population density of Chillum, Maryland is 8804.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Chillum, Maryland?
The median household income in Chillum, Maryland is $82,796, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Chillum, Maryland?
The median home price in Chillum, Maryland is $316,191, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Chillum, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Chillum, Maryland is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.