Benedict, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 148, Benedict's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Benedict is a small community located in Maryland, within Charles County. The total population is 148. It ranks as the 465th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Benedict is 63.8 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 23.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Benedict is $41,118. This is 60% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 143% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Benedict, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Benedict was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Benedict, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.