Broomes Island, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Broomes Island, Maryland had a total population of 460, the 390th largest community in Maryland. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Broomes Island Quick Facts
How Broomes Island Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 422 | 460 | +9.0% |
| Median home value | $478,900 | $390,200 | -18.5% |
How Broomes Island Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 68 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Broomes Island Rankings in Maryland
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Other Cities in Calvert County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 9,241 | $102,669 | 4.5% | $286,700 |
| Chesapeake Beach | 6,456 | $138,895 | 2.8% | $444,600 |
| Drum Point | 3,589 | $109,231 | 4.1% | $415,800 |
| Prince Frederick | 2,955 | $80,391 | 11.0% | $404,400 |
| Huntingtown | 2,689 | $185,313 | 5.3% | $589,900 |
| Owings | 2,643 | $176,378 | 1.2% | $602,900 |
| Lusby | 2,595 | $151,711 | 2.1% | $423,800 |
| Solomons | 2,440 | $94,963 | 0.6% | $436,800 |
| North Beach | 2,296 | $83,933 | 5.1% | $394,000 |
| Dunkirk | 2,166 | $149,271 | 1.8% | $561,300 |
Cities Similar to Broomes Island
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | 469 | $61,691 | $232,100 | 20.1% | 15.8% |
| Cordova | 448 | $64,196 | $320,400 | 20.4% | 0.0% |
| Rawlings | 476 | $68,229 | $144,500 | 8.8% | 3.6% |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 480 | $48,958 | $129,800 | 15.2% | 10.9% |
| Fairmount | 440 | $51,827 | $146,200 | 22.3% | 28.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 460, Broomes Island'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
Broomes Island is a small community located in Maryland, within Calvert County. The total population is 460. It ranks as the 390th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Broomes Island is 58.6 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Broomes Island. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Broomes Island, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $390,200. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $419,900. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Broomes Island is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.5% vs 46.6%).
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Broomes Island, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Broomes Island, Maryland?
Broomes Island, Maryland has a population of 460 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Broomes Island, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Broomes Island — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Broomes Island, MD?
The ACS sample for Broomes Island recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Broomes Island, Maryland?
Broomes Island's population is 73.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Broomes Island, MD?
The median home value in Broomes Island is $390,200.
How educated is Broomes Island, Maryland?
15.4% of adults (25+) in Broomes Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.