Charles County, Maryland Population 2022
Charles County, Maryland's estimated population is 168,600 with a growth rate of 1.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Charles County, Maryland is the 11th largest county in Maryland. The 2010 Population was 147,159 and has seen a growth of 14.57% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 20,613 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 19,172 | -1,441 | -6.99% |
| 1810 | 20,245 | 1,073 | 5.60% |
| 1820 | 16,500 | -3,745 | -18.50% |
| 1830 | 17,769 | 1,269 | 7.69% |
| 1840 | 16,023 | -1,746 | -9.83% |
| 1850 | 16,162 | 139 | 0.87% |
| 1860 | 16,517 | 355 | 2.20% |
| 1870 | 15,738 | -779 | -4.72% |
| 1880 | 18,548 | 2,810 | 17.85% |
| 1890 | 15,191 | -3,357 | -18.10% |
| 1900 | 17,662 | 2,471 | 16.27% |
| 1910 | 16,386 | -1,276 | -7.22% |
| 1920 | 17,705 | 1,319 | 8.05% |
| 1930 | 16,166 | -1,539 | -8.69% |
| 1940 | 17,612 | 1,446 | 8.94% |
| 1950 | 23,415 | 5,803 | 32.95% |
| 1960 | 32,572 | 9,157 | 39.11% |
| 1970 | 47,678 | 15,106 | 46.38% |
| 1980 | 72,751 | 25,073 | 52.59% |
| 1990 | 101,154 | 28,403 | 39.04% |
| 2010 | 147,159 | 46,005 | 45.48% |
| 2011 | 149,200 | 2,041 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 150,668 | 1,468 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 152,645 | 1,977 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 154,359 | 1,714 | 1.12% |
| 2015 | 155,665 | 1,306 | 0.85% |
| 2016 | 157,292 | 1,627 | 1.05% |
| 2017 | 159,450 | 2,158 | 1.37% |
| 2018 | 161,476 | 2,026 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 163,257 | 1,781 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 165,038 | 1,781 | 1.09% |
| 2021 | 166,819 | 1,781 | 1.08% |
| 2022 | 168,600 | 1,781 | 1.07% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67,215 | 41.63% |
| Black or African American | 76,590 | 47.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,028 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 5,039 | 3.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 1,915 | 1.19% |
| Two or More Races | 9,622 | 5.96% |
Charles County, Maryland Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 57,388 | 2.78 | 76.9 |
| Married | 30,004 | 3.36 | 87.3 |
| Male | 2,423 | 3.33 | 77.9 |
| Female | 9,595 | 3.23 | 58.2 |
| Non Family | 15,366 | 1.26 | 68.2 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,599 | 2.39% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,408 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 33,804 | 31.08% |
| Some College | 26,084 | 23.99% |
| Associates Degree | 9,237 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,169 | 17.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,449 | 12.37% |
Charles County, Maryland Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3,728 | 3,340 | 1,766 |
| Islander | 39 | 16 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 4,016 | 3,821 | 1,325 |
| Hispanic | 5,275 | 4,554 | 1,589 |
| Black | 50,120 | 47,185 | 14,874 |
| White | 45,723 | 42,993 | 13,361 |
| Native American | 703 | 631 | 137 |
| Other Race | 1,308 | 1,041 | 211 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.37%.
$61,008
Average Earnings
$65,084
Average Male
$55,315
Average Female
Charles County, Maryland Language by Age
Charles County, Maryland Language
91.68% of Charles County, Maryland residents speak only English, while 8.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.84% of the population.
Charles County, Maryland Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 39 | 8 | 20.51% |
| Native | 1,028 | 134 | 13.04% |
| Multiple | 9,580 | 944 | 9.85% |
| Asian | 5,024 | 381 | 7.58% |
| Black | 75,555 | 4,928 | 6.52% |
| White | 60,893 | 3,753 | 6.16% |
| Other | 347 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 9,568 | 354 | 3.70% |
6.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.62%
Male Poverty Rate
6.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Charles County, Maryland
The race most likely to be in poverty in Charles County, Maryland is Islander, with 20.51% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Charles County, Maryland is Hispanic, with 3.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.49%.
Charles County, Maryland Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Charles County, Maryland Married by Age and Sex
Charles County, Maryland Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Charles County, Maryland Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,257 | 13.81% |
| Black | 7,727 | 13.58% |
| Native American | 70 | 9.20% |
| Asian | 163 | 4.01% |
| Other Race | 156 | 10.37% |
| 2+ Races | 693 | 14.07% |
| Hispanic | 707 | 11.64% |
Charles County, Maryland Veterans by Education
3.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
41.55%
Born in Charles County, Maryland
93.55%
Native Born
6.45%
Foreign Born
2.43%
Non Citizen
4.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.55% of Charles County, Maryland residents were born in the United States, with 41.55% having been born in Maryland. 2.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990