Chillum, Maryland Income Statistics
Chillum Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Chillum Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,952 | $103,916 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $45,625 | $75,715 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.3% | 20.7% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.0% | 20.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Chillum is about 22% lower than in Maryland. Income has been growing slower in Chillum (3.5%/yr) than in Maryland (4.0%/yr).
About 7% of adults in Chillum earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Maryland average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Chillum, Maryland grew by 52.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $80,952 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.5% per year.
Chillum has been above the U.S. median household income in most years since 2009, but dipped below it in 2020-2022 (as much as 6.4% lower). In 2024 its income was 0.6% higher.
Income Distribution in Chillum
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,821 households (35.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 16.9% of households in Chillum had an income under $35,000 and 17.6% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Chillum has a larger share of households earning $75,000 to $99,999 (18.4% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $150,000 to $199,999 (6.6% vs 9.5%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 559 | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 289 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 463 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 480 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,379 | 13.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,678 | 15.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,961 | 18.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,953 | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 697 | 6.6% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,171 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 10,631 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 1,894 residents (7.3% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 8.6% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.8% of Chillum residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 26.1% had some income but less than $25,000, and 15.3% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Chillum has a larger share of residents earning $35,000 to $49,999 (16.4% vs 12.6%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.3% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,119 | 15.8% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,355 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,588 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2,870 | 11.0% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,177 | 12.2% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,267 | 16.4% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,689 | 14.2% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,103 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 1,894 | 7.3% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 26,062 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.8% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Chillum
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.530 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $49,021 | $84,327 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $46,748 | $72,201 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 4.6% | 14.4% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Chillum, it is 0.530, about the same as Maryland's 0.534, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 5% more than women's income in Chillum, Maryland. Over a 35-year career, a 5% wage gap accumulates to roughly $79,555 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Chillum, Maryland has widened from about -4% to 5% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2022, and in 2017 women out-earned men by 6%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,710 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Chillum widened by 8.7 points while Maryland's narrowed by 5.1 points.
Employment
| Metric | Chillum | Maryland Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 10.2% | 19.3% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 33 | 28 | 22 |
Approximately 1,241 people are unemployed in Chillum, Maryland.
The average commute time in Chillum is 33 minutes, longer than the 28 minutes in Maryland.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Chillum, Maryland has fallen from 10.5% to 6.7% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.9% in 2012 and fell as low as 5.3% in 2019.
Chillum has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2014-2017 and 2019. In 2024 its rate was 1.4 points higher.
Chillum, MD Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Chillum, MD compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillum, MD | 32,171 | $80,952 #3/3 | 3.5%/yr #3/3 | 6.7% #2/3 | 0.530 #2/3 |
| Langley Park, MD | 21,649 | $83,762 | 4.7%/yr | 6.9% | 0.555 |
| Hyattsville, MD | 22,604 | $87,817 | 4.2%/yr | 4.8% | 0.517 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Chillum, Maryland has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat worse than Maryland, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Chillum, Maryland.
How Rich Is Chillum, Maryland?
Chillum has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $80,952, about 22% lower than the Maryland average of $103,916.
How has median household income changed in Chillum, Maryland?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Chillum, Maryland rose 52%, from $53,133 to $80,952. Over the same years, income here outpaced Maryland as a whole: +52% against +49%.
What was the median household income in Chillum in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Chillum, Maryland was $82,789, up 12% from $73,728 in 2022. The Maryland median that year was $101,974.
What was the median household income in Chillum in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Chillum, Maryland was $61,593. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $80,952.
How strong is the job market in Chillum, Maryland?
Unemployment in Chillum, Maryland is 6.7%, well above the Maryland rate of 4.8%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Chillum, Maryland?
The Gini coefficient in Chillum is 0.530. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Chillum, Maryland?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Chillum, Maryland has widened from about -4% to 5% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 14% in 2022, and in 2017 women out-earned men by 6%. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $3,710 since 2009.
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